Rick Olney--Fibber or Mega-Giganta-Fibber?

[Mike Bullock]

He DOES have comics. A fellow Indy Artist and writer from my neck of the woods sent Rick a few boxes of vintage comics with the agreement that he would get paid book value for them. Rick never paid him, refused to send back the comics and because it was international, (I'm in Canada) there was nothing my friend could do. I haven't spoken to him in ages. I'm going to send him a quick email and let him know what's going on here and maybe he'll come and tell his story.

Let's see, pilfered original artwork, stolen scripts, confiscated comics... does this guy have anything of value he didn't steal from someone?

[Dhaunea]

More on point.... The RIGHT doughnuts are very important. ;)

That's the part which frightens me. Since moving here I haven't gotten out much, and while I know where to find a Dunkin' Donuts, I haven't seen any Krispy Kremes OR a Tim Hortons.

I should just go to a nice, quiet bakery and ask for a few dozen with the serial numbers discreetly filed off.

[DocAbsurd]

I don't believe it. Moby has served a purpose (porpise?).

A couple of old friends, whom I haven't heard from in 14 years after I moved from Florida, got thru to me via MySpace because they saw my name mentioned by someone who's been reading this debacle. They don't even follow comics but they've heard what's been going on.

From the gilded avenues of Hollywood to the average person on the street, your name is now synonymous with 'shit'.

You done it, Moby. You made yourself the most hated man near comics.




Doc 'Self-Made' Absurd

[Gail Simone]

He DOES have comics. A fellow Indy Artist and writer from my neck of the woods sent Rick a few boxes of vintage comics with the agreement that he would get paid book value for them. Rick never paid him, refused to send back the comics and because it was international, (I'm in Canada) there was nothing my friend could do. I haven't spoken to him in ages. I'm going to send him a quick email and let him know what's going on here and maybe he'll come and tell his story.

Another story of Rick cheating someone?

How SURPRISING.

I'm starting to swerve on the Mrs. Olney thing. No one could live around all this and not be aware of what kind of 'man' Olney is.

Gail

[TomStillwell]

Do you know what would be amazingly cool?

If someone held a con in upstate NY, did it proper, and all the guests were the parties wronged by Olney including all the different creators who have rallied to the call.

Can you imagine the party that would be?

[Wil Radcliffe]

Why would Tony Isabella feel like he's not a Legend ? I mean , come on. You created Black Lightning. DC's 1st headling superhero. The character itself has managed to survive for 30+ years and is now in Brad Meltzer's JLA .

Hell thats enough without mentioning the Novels you have wrote.

Not only that, but he also edited Marvel's black & white magazine line. He wrote It, the Living Colossus (a personal favorite), The Champions, Black Goliath (now called Giantman), Tigra, Ghost Rider and more. His list of credits stretches all the way back into the 70s. He's a living legend... less a Snapper Car and more a Wildcat... the grizzled veteran younger heroes go to for advice and training!

[TomStillwell]

Let's see, pilfered original artwork, stolen scripts, confiscated comics... does this guy have anything of value he didn't steal from someone?

Morals or business ethic?

[KevinTBrown]

Do you know what would be amazingly cool?

If someone held a con in upstate NY, did it proper, and all the guests were the parties wronged by Olney including all the different creators who have rallied to the call.

Can you imagine the party that would be?

Party?

Would that be before, during or after the lynching...?

:evilsmile

[Matt Doc Martin]

You wouldn't be so high on Cracker Barrell if you knew how often it was sued for employment problems.


Yeah, but whiel i loathe their dinners, I LOVE the breakfasts.

(I love breakfast for dinner most of all.)

Oh, and for anyone wondering, Dhaunea is NOT a Rick clone.


in fact, I don't know if Rick has come online in the last couple of days. But let's all wave to him anyway.

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Morals or business ethic?

Key Word from mike here is VALUE.

JP

[Matt Doc Martin]

Something I have noticed, and I am sure Gail has too...


I am getting a LOT of PM's and email from folks wanting copies of the stuff so far. I am also hearing from people done wrong that may or may not have told Gail. And they will come forward shortly. MANY people will come forward. There are plenty of stories left.

Rick: You brought all this on yourself, peanut. You screwed a lot of people, now they are lubing up to return the favor. And I am handing out the Vaseline.

In this day and age, information gets out very easy, and it is hard to make it disappear. 20 years ago you would have had a much easier time. Welcome to the 21st century, jackass.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

You wouldn't be so high on Cracker Barrell if you knew how often it was sued for employment problems.

Ohh yeah I can imagine it too would get sued. I almost got a job there and the guy who interviewed me said this: " If we put you in the dish room , now those dishes get backed up. I mean it could be hours back there. "

I answered that as long as he paid me and the overtime if I ran over I'd be more than happy to work. I suprisingly didn't get the job. But CB has awesome biscuits and chicken & dumplings. MMMMMMMMM

[TomStillwell]

Ohh yeah I can imagine it too would get sued. I almost got a job there and the guy who interviewed me said this: " If we put you in the dish room , now those dishes get backed up. I mean it could be hours back there. "

I answered that as long as he paid me and the overtime if I ran over I'd be more than happy to work. I suprisingly didn't get the job. But CB has awesome biscuits and chicken & dumplings. MMMMMMMMM

I was talking more along the lines of discrimination and harrassment.

[Richv1]

To Mike that decision is up to the President of the website and our webmaster. Rick has asked to be removed from our forums I forwarded his request to the President so he can decide what he wants to do.
Below is the message I just recieved from Rick. He says we had a friendship but most of our messages to each other were of him accusing me of one thing or another. But I have had so many promises made by him now and he has yet to keep one of them. I'm tired of it.
Well according to Rick Gail is one of his closest friends so we see what his closest friend thinks of him. I feel the same way.
On a good note Jazma has doubled the number of hits it got in 2006 from 2005. So hopefully it will continue into 2007 as well.

I saw what you obviously felt compelled to that libelous thread over
CBR. Sorry to see that you tossed our friendship out the window.

Kindly ask your 'friends' at PCBN to remove my forum from their
website. I won't be going back there ever again. Likewise I've removed
you and your threads from the MMC. Again, sorry that you felt
compelled to join the ranks of those that mix opinion with libel at
their own peril. Thank you.

--
Sincerely,
~Rick

[khuxford]

He DOES have comics. A fellow Indy Artist and writer from my neck of the woods sent Rick a few boxes of vintage comics with the agreement that he would get paid book value for them. Rick never paid him, refused to send back the comics and because it was international, (I'm in Canada) there was nothing my friend could do. I haven't spoken to him in ages. I'm going to send him a quick email and let him know what's going on here and maybe he'll come and tell his story.

Well then...THAT sounds like Rick...so carry on :)

[TomStillwell]

Again, sorry that you felt
compelled to join the ranks of those that mix opinion with libel at
their own peril.

Goodness! We're imperiled!!!

[Matt Doc Martin]

Goodness! We're imperiled!!!

http://www.beefyness.com/images/ohnoescat.jpg

[Wil Radcliffe]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/Sinabin/GIFS/meow.gif

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I was talking more along the lines of discrimination and harrassment.

True from what I've heard as well regarding the old news. Of course a lot of places have those problems. If we really went by the actions of what a Denny's and others have done there would be few places to eat. I know there was problems where I worked at awhile back.

[Mike Bullock]

To Mike that decision is up to the President of the website and our webmaster. Rick has asked to be removed from our forums I forwarded his request to the President so he can decide what he wants to do.
Below is the message I just recieved from Rick. He says we had a friendship but most of our messages to each other were of him accusing me of one thing or another. But I have had so many promises made by him now and he has yet to keep one of them. I'm tired of it.
Well according to Rick Gail is one of his closest friends so we see what his closest friend thinks of him. I feel the same way.
On a good note Jazma has doubled the number of hits it got in 2006 from 2005. So hopefully it will continue into 2007 as well.

I saw what you obviously felt compelled to that libelous thread over
CBR. Sorry to see that you tossed our friendship out the window.

Kindly ask your 'friends' at PCBN to remove my forum from their
website. I won't be going back there ever again. Likewise I've removed
you and your threads from the MMC. Again, sorry that you felt
compelled to join the ranks of those that mix opinion with libel at
their own peril. Thank you.

--
Sincerely,
~Rick

How about unlocking the thread and letting me repost my comments Rick deleted from that thread, then taking away his mod powers so he can't do it again? Never hurts to have more places where his MO is laid out for all to see.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Again, sorry that you felt
compelled to join the ranks of those that mix opinion with libel at
their own peril. Thank you.

I'd call Olney a tool, but I don't want to put myself in peril of lawsuits by the likes of Black & Decker, Craftsman and Snap-On.

[Coppervale Studio]

Ok y'all here is the kicker and maybe a little more light into the situation.

As of the time that I started working for the defendant he told me that he was in the process of "securing his assets" to leave his wife within the next year. She works in insurance and works full time from what I gather. She was also asking him all kinds of questions a while back about TLE and he got pissy about that so I am assuming she does not have much to do with the everyday goings on.

Also, as if you do not already know that the man is sue happy... he was also telling me that he was persuing a lawsuit against his dying cousin for property he felt was taken from his father.

So, Ronee - did he actually enlist your assistance in securing his assets?

That must have made for a very harrowing twelve minutes, what with the two of you installing 'The Club' in the Van of Justice, then letting the air out of its tires.

[Mike Bullock]

That must have made for a very harrowing twelve minutes, what with the two of you installing 'The Club' in the Van of Justice, then letting the air out of its tires.

LMAO! Ah... it's the little things in life that give me pleasure.

[MacQuarrie]

I just wanna GO one time. Do they allow tokens?

Well done, Scott.

Gail
Hell, yes. They even let ME in!

You can join, you know. We have out-of-state members. Then you can come to the banquet when we present the Sergio Award.

[NatGertler]

I just wanna GO one time. Do they allow tokens?Next time you're in the area, let me know and you can be my guest. We allow not only tokens, but toadies, lackies, hangers-on, and "professionals".
We're thinking about putting in a rule against crumb-catchers, tho. Really, we have to have limits!

[DocAbsurd]

Lemme tell you, Rich, if it weren't for you and your tireless efforts on the MMC, there woulda been no news, no threads, no industry information whatsoever. And that's not supposition or opinion, that's hard cold facts.

90% of his 'open discussions' were ridiculously political and amounted to nothing more than foaming rants. The other 10% were either inane attempts at humor or typical Barnum-esque promotions.

See how he deals with these situations? It's totally black and white with Moby; you're either with him or against him. And if you're against him, then obviously you've been initiated by the Borg, you're nothing more than one of the group mind (yes, he actually adopted that analogy last year). He simply cannot grasp the fact that we've come to these decisions on our own because of his behavior.

He sees himself as a freedom fighter, so long as it's his freedom we're fighting for.

And he has the stones to compare us to followers of Wertham?




Doc 'One of Us' Absurd

[MacQuarrie]

Another story of Rick cheating someone?

How SURPRISING.

I'm starting to swerve on the Mrs. Olney thing. No one could live around all this and not be aware of what kind of 'man' Olney is.

Gail

Denial is a powerful force. I've known many people (mostly women, but a few men) who flatly refused to believe that their significant other was doing despicable things. Remember my acquaintance that I told you about? The entire time that he was doing his horrible things, he had a wife or girlfriend who rationalized away whatever she was told about him. Wife number two married him a few months after the incident with the 15-year-old girl. She swore his version was true. It wasn't until her credit was destroyed and all her friendships shattered that she jumped ship.

I can totally believe that Dick has her completely in the dark.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Denial is a powerful force. I've known many people (mostly women, but a few men) who flatly refused to believe that their significant other was doing despicable things. Remember my acquaintance that I told you about? The entire time that he was doing his horrible things, he had a wife or girlfriend who rationalized away whatever she was told about him. Wife number two married him a few months after the incident with the 15-year-old girl. She swore his version was true. It wasn't until her credit was destroyed and all her friendships shattered that she jumped ship.

I can totally believe that Dick has her completely in the dark.

Sadly, such instances of misplaced trust are indeed all too common. People that are good at manipulating others are usually particularly good at doing so with those closest to them.

Time will tell, I suppose, whether this is that sort of situation.

[Dhaunea]

Another story of Rick cheating someone?

How SURPRISING.

I'm starting to swerve on the Mrs. Olney thing. No one could live around all this and not be aware of what kind of 'man' Olney is.

Gail

Unfortunately, having personal experience with pathological liars, I can easily believe that Mrs. Olney doesn't have any real idea of what's been going on. She might know that he's been having difficulties, but to hear him go on about how people hate him and he's so oppressed...? If she married him and has heard all of this for twenty-seven years, she might actually believe that the world is out to get her husband and that people constantly take advantage of his good nature.

Seriously. I've seen people pull similar garbage on friends and relations who should have known better, who knew these people had a history, and still believe their version. They will stick by the liar through thick and thin, support their version and fight to death against the cruel people who are attempting to tear down their friend or loved one.

... and then be the poor, sorry sucker left holding the bag at the end and having to face all the people they fought against so viciously for the person who skipped out at the last minute, leaving the entire mess mired around the world's most convenient fall guy.

It makes me twitch to think that this woman might not have any idea what's going on save what her husband is filtering to her. She might genuinely be aware of the situation - as far as 'There are nasty, libelous people out there who are trying to ruin my business and slander my name. You have to stand by me against these evil, evil people.'

If she doesn't check his on-line dealings, if she accepts his word for what he does and what goes on... then yeah, I can see it. People get away with bigamy beneath their spouse's nose, fraud and irregular business practices are even easier as long as she trusts him.

I hope, for her sake, she's received one or two phone calls on this from the various authorities or people seeking information for legal reasons and has the beginnings of an idea that, perhaps, this isn't slander and that she needs to find out about the lies and get out while she can.

On the other hand, she could be in on it.

But looking at the way he behaves and checking it against other cases I've watched develop right in front of my eyes, there's still a good chance that she doesn't have a clue what he's really been doing - with her name attached, no less.

[SamuraiJack]

Let's see, pilfered original artwork, stolen scripts, confiscated comics... does this guy have anything of value he didn't steal from someone?


Allegedly he has a wife and a couple of kids. I'm sure he didn't steal her. Maybe snowed her over and lied like shit...

[neko onna]

I too have delt with a "promoter" early on in my career that was VERY good a twisting the story to his wife..I attended some of his shows and watched him argue with the celebrity guests over their guaranty that he had NO intention of paying..as he woudl take the money the vendors paid for the tables in advance and use it in his everyday life and spend ALL of it..then when the door sales didn't add up he would say he made no money so he couldn't pay the guaranty...I attended three of his shows in a about a year or so. THe first was great but as I got to know the guy it just got progessivly worse and i didn't want anything ot do with him...and to this DAY, FOUR YEARS LATER, people still ask me about him...I HAVE NOTHING TO DO with him..not then not now not ever..yet the cloud still hangs...It amazes me how they guys can infect anyone they touch.

In the end..his wife had NO IDEA the crap he was pulling...because he would tell he a differnt story that the rest of the world, and he was good at it

[SamuraiJack]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/Sinabin/GIFS/meow.gif

You now owe my company a new widescreen monitor... *grins*

That, my friend, is AWESOME!

*swipes to post on his MySpace page*

[Matt Doc Martin]

Sadly, such instances of misplaced trust are indeed all too common. People that are good at manipulating others are usually particularly good at doing so with those closest to them.

Time will tell, I suppose, whether this is that sort of situation.

And that is teh best way to look at it.

What we KNOW is that peanut is a sleaze ball and a crook.

Until we KNOW what Mrs. Orca is up to in this, it is ok to ponder but not to accuse. But if she IS guilty at all, have at her.

[AIPman1]

Lemme tell you, Rich, if it weren't for you and your tireless efforts on the MMC, there woulda been no news, no threads, no industry information whatsoever. And that's not supposition or opinion, that's hard cold facts.

Rich,

ANYONE who wants to post news about ANY happenings dealing with comics and publishing in any way, can post it in the SPA Forum news section here:

http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,137/board,3.0/

I'm drawing from that spot for the NEWS we print in Self Publisher! Magazine, plus...our web traffic has gone through the ROOF lately, not sure how much the onley things plays in, but Small Press Idol always increases our traffic. We're averaging 900+ hits an HOUR so far this month.

I shied away from Jazma lately 'cause of the Tightlip forum there. Let's work together to get our words out better!

[Gail Simone]

To Mike that decision is up to the President of the website and our webmaster. Rick has asked to be removed from our forums I forwarded his request to the President so he can decide what he wants to do.
Below is the message I just recieved from Rick. He says we had a friendship but most of our messages to each other were of him accusing me of one thing or another. But I have had so many promises made by him now and he has yet to keep one of them. I'm tired of it.
Well according to Rick Gail is one of his closest friends so we see what his closest friend thinks of him. I feel the same way.
On a good note Jazma has doubled the number of hits it got in 2006 from 2005. So hopefully it will continue into 2007 as well.

I saw what you obviously felt compelled to that libelous thread over
CBR. Sorry to see that you tossed our friendship out the window.

Kindly ask your 'friends' at PCBN to remove my forum from their
website. I won't be going back there ever again. Likewise I've removed
you and your threads from the MMC. Again, sorry that you felt
compelled to join the ranks of those that mix opinion with libel at
their own peril. Thank you.

--
Sincerely,
~Rick


Closest friends? I barely knew the guy and what I knew was all bad.

Weird.

Gail

[Matt Doc Martin]

Another point just brought up to me off-board...

If you DID sign any contract with Rick,l did you provide a Social Security number? All sorts of mischief could result if he were to misuse it.

Just a warning to anyone that dealt with him.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Closest friends? I barely knew the guy and what I knew was all bad.

Weird.

Gail

remember...he is disconnected from our reality.

In Olney-world, saying you will pay is the same as paying

In Olney-world, saying you are a big time comics guru is the same as actually having something to do with comics

In Olney-world, his car doesn't stink

[Gail Simone]

How funny that this impotent little chiseler is still trying to pretend he can threaten anyone.

Miles of evidence, tons of witnesses of his dishonesty, and he still thinks people are (hahahahhahaa!) scared of him.

Rick, you were never scary, and now you're much closer to HILARIOUS.

Gail

[Cam63]

Lemmings don't commit mass suicide. That's a myth due to a staged documentary.

What about the red tracksuits and nikes ?

[TCJohnson]

Closest friends? I barely knew the guy and what I knew was all bad.

Weird.

Gail

Um, Gail, other than that his name is Rick Olney, he has a wife and five children...has he said ANYTHING that has the slightest contact with reality? everything this guy has said, EVERYTHING has been a lie. He probably says he is good friends with every creator he meets. I know he has said that he is close to Stan Lee.

[Cam63]

Here you go mate:
Lemming suicide is fiction (http://www.snopes.com/disney/films/lemmings.htm)

-Das

Those Mickey Mouse bastards.

[Papergirl]

Those Mickey Mouse bastards.

Now you understand why those of us who live in Florida call Disney World the Rat Factory.

~Bev

[Larry Dixon]

Home at last, after a 3-week road trip. Misty & I sorted out some household stuff, and I caught up on this thread, and then went to sleep.

I dreamt of eating satisfyingly tasty glazed and sprinkled cute furry animals, atop a broken-down Van of Justice. It was in a kind of Woodstock setting, surrounded by hundreds of people happily writing, drawing, and trading comic books. There was beer, jamming on guitars and lots of stand-up comedy, and cameraderie and laughs everywhere.

What a great thread, to inspire such wonders. Thank you all. :)

[Matt Doc Martin]

Now you understand why those of us who live in Florida call Disney World the Rat Factory.

~Bev

You are in Florida? What part?

[Papergirl]

You are in Florida? What part?

Port St. Lucie. :)

~Bev

[Calliope's Comics]

A mod at Billy Tucci's board just emailed me (thank you, I'll hold your name til you say otherwise) with an interesting tidbit.

Rick is claiming to have thousands of dollars in Marvel comics he was intending to sell. For those who feel he has no money at all, it might make a very interesting point to tell the judge in any court case, that he has this kind of value in liquifiable collectibles.

http://www.crusadefinearts.com/forums/index.php/topic,1382.15.html

" Re: Anyone want to help me eviscerate someone?
« Reply #19 on: Sat, November 18, 2006, 15:20:24 »

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You guys are scaring me.

I have between 12-13k worth of Marvel multiple back issues from 1962-1979 that I was going to begin having placed on Ebay. They're not CGC'ed, but the grading is spot-on and the books are sweet between Vg+ and Vf. Yet now I'm reading these horror stories and this looks like somethng I don't want to get into. Maybe a better way to go is adding a shopping cart to one of my websites and peddling them that way? ???

Logged

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regards,
~Rick

"

I would frankly love the irony if he lost his comics paying back people he's cheated.

Gail

Hey Gail,
That was me and feel free to id me. I am not a mod on there, just a very active member of the site. If they show up at CGC I will know about it and can pass that info along.

[Typo Lad]

Matt and Papergirl must never meet.

The resulting child would destroy us all!

[Papergirl]

Matt and Papergirl must never meet.

The resulting child would destroy us all!

Nah. Just the Olneys of the world.

~Bev

[Matt Doc Martin]

Port St. Lucie. :)

~Bev


I am still too new in Florida. I know not where that is. Are you heading to MegaCon?
Matt and Papergirl must never meet.

The resulting child would destroy us all!


Heh.

There are a number of good reasons I should not breed, but that one will work.

[Typo Lad]

In that case, here is a motel key. Be out by seven and don't raid the mini bar.

Name it for me!

[Sarah Beach]

Creepy.

Rick's writing is full of the idea that people don't realize what a HERO he is.

I just read one of his crappy, crappy scripts, and it's so clearly and terribly autobiographical...urgh.

Dang! You post something like this, and I'm still PAGES away from the end of the current posts! Bleh.

Can you email me a copy? (You know my addy) I would be fascinated to read really bad writing, as a specimen study mind you. That only.

Seriously.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Dang! You post something like this, and I'm still PAGES away from the end of the current posts! Bleh.

Can you email me a copy? (You know my addy) I would be fascinated to read really bad writing, as a specimen study mind you. That only.

Seriously.

I would like one too. Sarah has my email.

[TomStillwell]

Dang! You post something like this, and I'm still PAGES away from the end of the current posts! Bleh.

Can you email me a copy? (You know my addy) I would be fascinated to read really bad writing, as a specimen study mind you. That only.

Seriously.

Me three? Please?

[Sarah Beach]

Originally Posted by Mike Bullock
Let's see, pilfered original artwork, stolen scripts, confiscated comics... does this guy have anything of value he didn't steal from someone?
Morals or business ethic?

Ooooo! Zing! Good one.

[Papergirl]

I am still too new in Florida. I know not where that is. Are you heading to MegaCon?

I'm about an hour north of you. And, yes, I am thinking about going to MegaCon this year, at least that Saturday. Orlando is only 2 hours away from me, so I can drive there and home again and not spend money on a hotel room.

~Bev

[Matt Doc Martin]

I'm about an hour north of you. And, yes, I am thinking about going to MegaCon this year, at least that Saturday. Orlando is only 2 hours away from me, so I can drive there and home again and not spend money on a hotel room.

~Bev

I am going to go Saturday as well (as I have previously stated.)

I will PM you my cell #. If you want to meet up, let me know.

[MacQuarrie]

Shamu says: "Kindly ask your 'friends' at PCBN to remove my forum from their website. I won't be going back there ever again. Likewise I've removed you and your threads from the MMC. Again, sorry that you felt compelled to join the ranks of those that mix opinion with libel at
their own peril. Thank you."
My god... Dick is Monty Python's Black Knight!

BLACK KNIGHT:
None shall pass.
ARTHUR:
What?
BLACK KNIGHT:
None shall pass.
ARTHUR:
I have no quarrel with you, good Sir Knight, but I must cross this bridge.
BLACK KNIGHT:
Then you shall die.
ARTHUR:
I command you, as King of the Britons, to stand aside!
BLACK KNIGHT:
I move for no man.
ARTHUR:
So be it!
ARTHUR and BLACK KNIGHT:
Aaah!, hiyaah!, etc.
[ARTHUR chops the BLACK KNIGHT's left arm off]
ARTHUR:
Now stand aside, worthy adversary.
BLACK KNIGHT:
'Tis but a scratch.
ARTHUR:
A scratch? Your arm's off!
BLACK KNIGHT:
No, it isn't.
ARTHUR:
Well, what's that, then?
BLACK KNIGHT:
I've had worse.
ARTHUR:
You liar!
BLACK KNIGHT:
Come on, you pansy!
[clang]
Huyah!
[clang]
Hiyaah!
[clang]
Aaaaaaaah!
[ARTHUR chops the BLACK KNIGHT's right arm off]
ARTHUR:
Victory is mine!
[kneeling]
We thank Thee Lord, that in Thy mer--
BLACK KNIGHT:
Hah!
[kick]
Come on, then.
ARTHUR:
What?
BLACK KNIGHT:
Have at you!
[kick]
ARTHUR:
Eh. You are indeed brave, Sir Knight, but the fight is mine.
BLACK KNIGHT:
Oh, had enough, eh?
ARTHUR:
Look, you stupid bastard. You've got no arms left.
BLACK KNIGHT:
Yes, I have.
ARTHUR:
Look!
BLACK KNIGHT:
Just a flesh wound.
[kick]
ARTHUR:
Look, stop that.
BLACK KNIGHT:
Chicken!
[kick]
Chickennn!
ARTHUR:
Look, I'll have your leg.
[kick]
Right!
[whop]
[ARTHUR chops the BLACK KNIGHT's right leg off]
BLACK KNIGHT:
Right. I'll do you for that!
ARTHUR:
You'll what?
BLACK KNIGHT:
Come here!
ARTHUR:
What are you going to do, bleed on me?
BLACK KNIGHT:
I'm invincible!
ARTHUR:
You're a looney.
BLACK KNIGHT:
The Black Knight always triumphs! Have at you! Come on, then.
[whop]
[ARTHUR chops the BLACK KNIGHT's last leg off]
BLACK KNIGHT:
Oh? All right, we'll call it a draw.
ARTHUR:
Come, Patsy.
BLACK KNIGHT:
Oh. Oh, I see. Running away, eh? You yellow bastards! Come back here and take what's coming to you. I'll bite your legs off!

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

um...not to be a downer on the idea of presenting his bad scripts, but as funny as it would be, maybe you shouldn't post them. The last thing you need to do is give the guy the chance to sue on the off chance you come up with an idea similar (and a thousand times better) then his. The last thing you need is mr. sue happy toehold his way into suing you for coming up with better works then he could do in a thousand years. But hey, I'm no legal expert.

JP

[Koben Kelly]

Just to chime in with praise for Tony Isabella...

This year he made it unbelievably easy to get my press pass for MOC by forwarding my editor's request directly to Roger Price. It took all of two minutes to pick it up and get in the door. Without his help, I wouldn't have been there, and I would have missed out on hooking up with Yanick Paquette, Gene Ha, Brian Hurtt, and many others. It was a wonderfully comfortable con; everyone was in good spirits, comps flowed freely, and even refreshments were placed logically. Though, I have to admit, the best moment of the day was due to the unbelievable size of the new Columbus Convention Center. A elderly woman in a mumu and straw hat stopped me to ask if I was headed to the Jesus convention.

Long story short... GRACIAS, Mr. Isabella. You're tops in my book!

Zivio
---Koben Kelly:)

[Buckminster Futter]

Sam Catalino's run-ins with Moby were legendary on the MMC forums. He told Moby off in 50 words or less.

Neither have anything positive to add.

Well. I'd like to have read that! Back in the days of yore at Comicon.com, Sam was pretty much Olney's singular defender (outside of The Stinky One's own sockpuppets), going to great lengths to show his support of some bizarre Rickrant. We were often at odds with one another, and at times (and, of course, in my humble opinion) Sam appeared to be almost as unhinged, irrational, and duplicitous as Olney has ever been (the operative word being "almost"). However, Sam also possessed the ability to forgive and forget, and we buried the hatchet after an altercation or nine, and coexisted fairly peaceably thereafter.

Nice to see that the blinders have been removed from even that old horse.

Oh, and Rick? As ever, fuck you.

[Cam63]

Hey, as established before, doughnuts are very important!

Gail

Especially if you're a doughman.

[Ronée]

did yall see his latest blog? (begging forgiveness if this has been posted already)

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=59528410&blogID=216594525

[SamuraiJack]

I am still too new in Florida. I know not where that is. Are you heading to MegaCon?

And I'm just east of Tampa, about 40 minutes west of Matt and an hour and 45 minutes from O-town. Sadly I have to work the weekend of MegaCon (again) so I won't be attending...

[Cam63]

You are in Florida? What part?

Do people in Florida get offended at it being known as the " Wang State ? "

I have a friend who lived in Wangaratta who hated me calling it " Wang'. "

She wasn't happy with " Cock Town " or " Dickville " either.

[LomiMonet]

Well. I'd like to have read that! Back in the days of yore at Comicon.com, Sam was pretty much Olney's singular defender (outside of The Stinky One's own sockpuppets), going to great lengths to show his support of some bizarre Rickrant. We were often at odds with one another, and at times (and, of course, in my humble opinion) Sam appeared to be almost as unhinged, irrational, and duplicitous as Olney has ever been (the operative word being "almost"). However, Sam also possessed the ability to forgive and forget, and we buried the hatchet after an altercation or nine, and coexisted fairly peaceably thereafter.

Nice to see that the blinders have been removed from even that old horse.

Oh, and Rick? As ever, fuck you.

Ah those were the days. Good to hear from you Buck.

[Gail Simone]

Ugh.

Can't help it. It makes me SICK to see this 'man' invoke the good name of the U.S.M.C. to try to hold up his squalid little meaningless life.

Disgusting. True Marines would be the first to tell him to go to hell.

Gail

[Gail Simone]

If you guys from Rick's olden days of LUNATIC CLASSIC happen to have any posts or emails of his saved, I think this would be a great time to post them.

Gail

[Buckminster Futter]

And a pleasure to read you, too, Lomi.

Ah, Gail, would that I had saved all that insane stuff. I will say that Comicon.com does have an Archives link available for perusing many of the "topside" threads from that time that remained relatively and remarkably civil. Unfortunately, the compelling, vulgar, and volatile "Gutters" threads, where anything and I mean anything went, were routinely flushed away. More's the pity, but bandwidth is bandwidth.

As far as Reek's new blog blather...ecch.

[SamuraiJack]

Do people in Florida get offended at it being known as the " Wang State ? "

I have a friend who lived in Wangaratta who hated me calling it " Wang'. "

She wasn't happy with " Cock Town " or " Dickville " either.

I prefer to think of it as the asshole of the lower 48, since it seems to be where all the shit comes to die (rapists, child molesters, etc., etc.)

[LomiMonet]

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ogID=216594525

I loved Full Metal Jacket!

Ricks Nickname was probably Pvt. Fucktard

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

did yall see his latest blog? (begging forgiveness if this has been posted already)

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=59528410&blogID=216594525

It made me laugh...only because he is not courageous enough to answer here.

JP

[Matt Doc Martin]

Ugh.

Can't help it. It makes me SICK to see this 'man' invoke the good name of the U.S.M.C. to try to hold up his squalid little meaningless life.

Disgusting. True Marines would be the first to tell him to go to hell.

Gail

Speaking as a former SOLDIER and VETERAN, we take an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States. Not to go out and kill.

It is a nice attempt to defend himself, but doomed to failure.

Everyone knows soldiers kill when need be. But being a soldier and a Marine is MORE than killing.

[TCJohnson]

Have we determined he really was a marine or not?

[rummblestrips]

did yall see his latest blog? (begging forgiveness if this has been posted already)

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=59528410&blogID=216594525

That makes me sick
For him to use the word "WE" and place himself in the same grouping as HONORABLE men and women. It's such a disgrace.
Has anyone contacted the Marines about this man? They need to know the way he completely disrespects that branch of the military with his actions and words.

[Sarah Beach]

His latest blog.... it's... stupifying.

"Marines don't steal." And then saying he hasn't stolen from anyone. Except table fees, and comics from his local comic shop (because if he hasn't paid his tab, but has taken the comics, what else is it?), items intended for an auction..... All that is "not stealing"????

Jerk.

And still trying to play the legal threat card. In spite of so many posts here that make it clear that he has nothing to stand on.

[Papergirl]

I'm about an hour north of you. And, yes, I am thinking about going to MegaCon this year, at least that Saturday. Orlando is only 2 hours away from me, so I can drive there and home again and not spend money on a hotel room.

~Bev

Whoops. You're in Lakeland, not Lake Worth, as I (for unknown reasons-- I'll blame lack of caffeine this time) was thinking. I am actually about 2 1/2 hours southeast of you, along the east coast. :)

*wanders off to get more coffee, hoping it will get her brain working again*

~Bev

[Matt Doc Martin]

Have we determined he really was a marine or not?

No. Not at all.

But we HAVE proved his "Ric Olie" story was bullshit, that he had nothing to do with cancer kids, that he was fired from at least two jobs, and that his business does not really exist...at least in a legal sense.

[TCJohnson]

I just read one of his crappy, crappy scripts, and it's so clearly and terribly autobiographical...urgh.

Any chance you could share?

[EdContradictory]

All America is to Rick Olney is an eagle carrying a flag.

He literally doesn't have a clue.

[Matt Doc Martin]

All America is to Rick Olney is an eagle carrying a flag.

He literally doesn't have a clue.

Very true.

[TCJohnson]

Was it a poor use of an image? No, I don't think so. It fit my mood at the time. It touched upon one vein of my being as a person.

this just creeps me out.

[Mike Bullock]

It was in a kind of Woodstock setting, surrounded by hundreds of people happily writing, drawing, and trading comic books. There was beer, jamming on guitars and lots of stand-up comedy, and cameraderie and laughs everywhere.

Sounds like you dreamt of heaven. :)

[EdContradictory]

Ever wondered what mumbling looks like transcribed?

Marines are trained from Day One of their training to kill. Yes, we defend. We protect. And, we also have been described as brave... but we kill, Matt. It takes a certain mindset to become a United States Marine. Not everyone makes it through basic training. Some take their own lives. But all in all, Marines watch out for and look after one another first and foremost. They don't steal. So, contrary to bursting that pity & libel party you're apart of, I have never stolen anything. Oh, and I was also a Boy Scout as a kid!
Was it a poor use of an image? No, I don't think so. It fit my mood at the time. It touched upon one vein of my being as a person.

"It touched upon one vein of my being as a person"? :rolleyes:

[DocAbsurd]

So he's excusing himself for posting that image because 'that's what Marines do'? How deluded is he?

No Marine worth his salt will tell you they get off on killing. I know Daphne's brothers will both shit red, white and blue when they read that.

We're living in a day and age where every threat is taken seriously. Someone locally was taken down the week before Christmas because he was carrying a fabricated gun of duct tape and wood; he didn't want to carry a real one cuz he didn't want to accidentally shoot someone.

And I'll ask Moby the same thing I screamed at the teevee during the news:

'What the fuck were you thinking!?!'

Marines are trained to kill, but taught not to take a life. Killing is a last measure, a means of defense for battle. 'Kill or be killed' on the battlefield, not in the streets. They don't walk around boasting, 'I could kill you', when they're supposed to be keeping the peace. Their very presence sends the message quite clearly that they're a force to be reckoned with.

You don't stroll into a forum where you've already been bandying about threats and insults, post an image that's obviously meant as a slam against any enlisted person, and proclaim it as 'that's what Marines do'.

Marines are honorable. They keep the peace. They protect others at the risk and often sacrifice of their own safety. They don't brag about their killing prowess or how many lives they've taken.

That is what Marines do.

You are an embarrassment to my brothers-in-law, to the military branches protecting our freedom, to the country they serve, and to the human species in general.




Doc 'Deeds, Not Words' Absurd

[Cam63]

did yall see his latest blog? (begging forgiveness if this has been posted already)

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=59528410&blogID=216594525

We all know what the prick meant when he posted the " iKill " image, same as the " I earned my stripes on my back too " remark.

Little shit weasel.

[TCJohnson]

" I earned my stripes on my back too " remark.

Little shit weasel.


Actually, I still have no idea what he meant.

[Calliope's Comics]

Rick_Olney:General / The World We Live In / Re: Opening day Deer Season 2006 on: Sun, November 19, 2006, 04:10:39

:'( Aww...

You know what has always worked for me? And not that I'm some great white hunter, but, I've simply never gone into the woods with expectations. This isn't advice either. Just sharing my hunting system. I clear my head of the pressures that come with looking at it as something I have to accomplish and I (okay, this next part is gonna sound weird) enjoy what I have all around me.

Nature can be more entertaining than television, or dare I say it, reading a good graphic novel most times. 'Course knowing which way the wind is coming at you. Being sure to mask your scent and not dragging a freshly cleaned weapon into the woods is also things I do.

My scanner is presently down right now, or I'd post some previously taken bucks. 'Course, don't get the impression that they just walked out of the woods and said, "Shoot me! I'm yours!" lol Humpin' hills can be tiring no matter where you're hunting. And frankly as I've gotten older, a deer walking by the front of my camp front porch BEFORE other times of the year is just as exciting.

Sometime remind me to tell you how, at 26yrs of age, while hunting with my Dad, and following his lead; He took a party tag doe and then got us lost. On Thanksgiving. And I dragged that deer all over that piece of deep woods. See... Dad didn't take his compass reading and I looked to him, as I had many years before to know exactly where we were in getting back to the jeep. Funny feeling thing how you can get turned around with fresh snow coming down. lol

Don't give up!

Rick

[MacQuarrie]

Better preserve that one for posterity...
Friday, January 12, 2007


Dance, Monkey! Dance!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/orcafresh/Smilies/marinesdressblues-1.jpg

I thought I'd address a matter that caught my eye regarding my time spent in service of my country as a United States Marine.



Okay, so this some set-up on my part. I posted this image on a message board.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/orcafresh/Smilies/ikill7ag.jpg

A fellow using a screen name of "Matt Algren" remarked regarding my using the image, as the image was percieved initially to be one of a threatening nature. I merely posted it because my military background seemed to be of interest to these sad little people that have taken to making the best days of their lives by shit-stirring and involving themselves in real life legal matters that one upon a time didn't affect or encompass them.



Anyway, Matt had this to say:



"Did he not realize that the image carries (what could be defined as) an anti-Marine sentiment? It's saying that if you're a Marine, your prime objective is to kill. Otherwise it would be "iDefend" or "iProtect" or "iBrave" or somesuch.

It just seems weird for a Marine (which I know people are starting to doubt) to perpetuate that notion. Is it just me, or did he not get the joke?"


So, Matt, here's a reply just for you.



Marines are trained from Day One of their training to kill. Yes, we defend. We protect. And, we also have been described as brave... but we kill, Matt. It takes a certain mindset to become a United States Marine. Not everyone makes it through basic training. Some take their own lives. But all in all, Marines watch out for and look after one another first and foremost. They don't steal. So, contrary to bursting that pity & libel party you're apart of, I have never stolen anything. Oh, and I was also a Boy Scout as a kid!
Was it a poor use of an image? No, I don't think so. It fit my mood at the time. It touched upon one vein of my being as a person.


Overseas, right now... there are thousands of men and women fighting for freedom. The freedom for others. That is part of what Marines do. So allow me to (again) remind my readers to:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/orcafresh/Smilies/USMC2-1.jpg



And yes, Matt -- I took your remarks slightly out of context to give myself a platform.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/orcafresh/Smilies/USMCPROUD.gif



I'll post my comment here, since Dickless isn't about to let it show up on his page....

What do you mean "we"?

You still have shown absolutely no evidence that you were ever a Marine, and you sure as hell don't act like one.

[Calliope's Comics]

Rick_Olney: General / The World We Live In / Re: Bush Administration :Detainees have no rights on: Sat, November 18, 2006, 15:02:08

I live in Mohawk, New York. Nice little community. I belong to the National Rifle Association, am a veteran of the Marines from the early 70s, and love to hunt and shoot. Own legal guns, the whole bit, right?

I'm not afraid of things as Delvie stated like:

* Wiretapping of any individual or groups w/out oversight w/in 5 days to approve whether there is just cause for wiretapping.
* The president has the right to declare anyone he chooses an enemy combatant.
* Anyone who informs the public that their files have been confiscated or hacked for the use of homeland security investigations faces immediate incarceration.
* Any suspect deemed an enemy combatant can be shipped anywhere the gov't likes, even outside our borders.
* Homeland security has been used to enforce non-terrorist activities (drug trafficing, political rallying, etc)
* Habeas corpus has now been suspended for enemy combatants held outside US borders

Because I don't break the law. I have nothing to hide or fear.

Far as Homeland Security using tactics to grab up non-terrorist activities and participants ... I'm all for it. We have drug trafficing coming across the border and those forces are now known to be bringing illegal terrorists into America.

If I were afraid? I'd be afraid of NOT knowing how bad it is due to our government having its hands tied. ;)

[Calliope's Comics]

Rick_Olney: General / The World We Live In / Re: Opening day Deer Season 2006 on: Sat, November 18, 2006, 14:49:41

Snow! I love to hunt in fresh snow! Tracks galore! scrapes might be covered, but nothing like seeing that 6 pointer actually take a few breaths after being put out and chased by some other hunter that, if you're sitting in the right spot, puts that buck coming right across your line of sight.
Remember: As he's coming into your sights -- Breath, relax, aim, slack, squeeze.

Take a breath and let it half out. Relax. Take aim. Draw down slow...never jerky or quickly. Take up the slack in your trigger. Every gun is different. Then, slowly squeeze that trigger. "course, you guys know all this. lol

[Cam63]

Have we determined he really was a marine or not?

Whether he was one or not, he certainly does not live up to their code of ethics.

[KevinTBrown]

Ok, that blog really PISSES me off...... I wonder how those who really served in the USMC would feel about reading that??? I'm half-tempted to contact someone, anyone, affiliated with the USMC.


No. Not at all.

But we HAVE proved his "Ric Olie" story was bullshit, that he had nothing to do with cancer kids, that he was fired from at least two jobs, and that his business does not really exist...at least in a legal sense.

So, you're saying he's good for nothing then.... :cool:

[Cam63]

Actually, I still have no idea what he meant.

He was making a shitty reference to Gail.

[MacQuarrie]

But all in all, Marines watch out for and look after one another first and foremost.
Really? Well, where are they, Dick? Shouldn't this thread be full of Marines sticking up for you?

Any actual Marines, please identify yourselves and explain how you're looking out for Dickless here.

[DocAbsurd]

My brother-in-law will be reading that later on today.

He will not be pleased.




Doc 'Military Enragement' Absurd

[Kurt Busiek]

Yeah, TonyIsabella's not Snapper Carr.

I don't think TonyIsabella would ever betray anyone to the Joker.

Tony betrayed me to the Joker once.

But to be fair, he was being mind-controlled by Len Wein at the time.

kdb

[Papergirl]

So, I just gave the Reader's Digest Condensed version of the Olney saga to my father, who IS a former Marine and DID serve in Vietnam. His exact quote is: "I have to believe that, while he MAY have served in the Marines, he was never really in Vietnam. He is a thief, a liar and a con artist. Anyone who actually spent any real time in Vietnam would not do the things he's done. I'd report him to the VA."

Just wanted to share the thoughts of a Vietnam Vet.

Oh, and Dad also told me to tell you all: "Great job! Nail the bastard!"

~Bev

[Mike Bullock]

So, at this point we know Rick grew up in an impoverished home, overcame a handicap and went on to be a football star for Alabama, which led to him being able to meet President Eisenhower before he shipped off to Vietnam where he was shot in the backside and came home on Honorary Discharge and decided to buy a shrimp boat based on the wishes of his best friend Bubba, who died in his arms in-country.

Why does that seem so familiar?

[Darediva]

A friend directed me to the Fandom Wank collection of grief about Rick Olney, and wow...did the fire alarms ever go off!

Yes, he has even had dealings (or attempted to have) with little ol' insignificant me. That was in a response to me from something I posted on the Gene Colan list. As far back as 2003, when he emailed me out of the blue to ask me to do some commission work for him. I still have the at least 39 emails he wrote me, all full of flattery and empty promises. He even called me once, and told me about his huge collection of vintage comics and how he would LOVE to send me a copy of Daredevil #1, which is one of the few I don't have, in addition to payment for this commission.

I kept insisting that he send me half the asking price first, since this was not a commission done of just paper and paint/ink, and I would be out a good chunk of change for the materials to start. Do you think I ever got it? Well, no. Did I start his commission? Hell, no.

Oh, and I was promised an "all expenses paid trip" to his Mighty Mini Con, too. Still waiting on that, as when I told him I had to have the plane fare up front, it obviously caused him to have a heart attack, therefore canceling the whole show in June of 2004.

Sad case, this guy.

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Ever wondered what mumbling looks like transcribed?



"It touched upon one vein of my being as a person"? :rolleyes:

He's definitely touched. By whom or what, I have no idea. Where's the cat with the machine gun again?

JP

[Matt Algren]

Well, since he was replying to me, I guess I'll reply back. It's only polite. (Keep in mind that I'm blocked from whatever image service he's using, so I'm just seeing text. Someone tell me if there's something other than the 'iKill' thing that's pertinent.) Copying the entire text for posterity, since it's a sure bet that he'll erase it before long. Friday, January 12, 2007 (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=59528410&blogID=216594525)

Dance, Monkey! Dance!

I thought I'd address a matter that caught my eye regarding my time spent in service of my country as a United States Marine.

Okay, so this some set-up on my part. I posted this image on a message board.

A fellow using a screen name of "Matt Algren" remarked regarding my using the image, as the image was percieved initially to be one of a threatening nature. I merely posted it because my military background seemed to be of interest to these sad little people that have taken to making the best days of their lives by shit-stirring and involving themselves in real life legal matters that one upon a time didn't affect or encompass them.

Anyway, Matt had this to say:

"Did he not realize that the image carries (what could be defined as) an anti-Marine sentiment? It's saying that if you're a Marine, your prime objective is to kill. Otherwise it would be "iDefend" or "iProtect" or "iBrave" or somesuch.

It just seems weird for a Marine (which I know people are starting to doubt) to perpetuate that notion. Is it just me, or did he not get the joke?"

So, Matt, here's a reply just for you.

Marines are trained from Day One of their training to kill. Yes, we defend. We protect. And, we also have been described as brave... but we kill, Matt. It takes a certain mindset to become a United States Marine. Not everyone makes it through basic training. Some take their own lives. But all in all, Marines watch out for and look after one another first and foremost. They don't steal. So, contrary to bursting that pity & libel party you're apart of, I have never stolen anything. Oh, and I was also a Boy Scout as a kid!

Was it a poor use of an image? No, I don't think so. It fit my mood at the time. It touched upon one vein of my being as a person.

Overseas, right now... there are thousands of men and women fighting for freedom. The freedom for others. That is part of what Marines do. So allow me to (again) remind my readers to:

(I don't know what goes here.) -MA

And yes, Matt -- I took your remarks slightly out of context to give myself a platform.I don't think "Rick" took my remarks out of context, really. I still think he missed the joke.

Obviously Marines kill. The motto "Shoot to maim" only works in comic books. In real life, it's a part of a person's responsibility as a Marine (or a member of the other branches, for that matter). But to go forth with the idea that your existence as a Marine necessarily means that you will (not might) end the lives of others seems somehow pessimistic and barbaric. Do your duty, yes, but don't revel in the potential killing of others. I don't know who made the 'iKill' image, but if I were a betting man I'd wager that it was not made as a compliment. (I actually think that if you changed it to 'iDefend' it would be a striking image that the Marines would be proud to use. And then get sued by Apple for.)

At any rate, this is all ancillary to the subject at hand. A couple observations.

- "Marines are trained from Day One of their training . . . " Someone get this man an editor from someone who has an editor for someone to get an editor from.

- What kind of a loon would I be to choose this screen name if it weren't my real name? If I could choose, I'd pick something like "Max Power" or "Dan Ramrod" or "Jeremiah Rex". Maybe even "Gail Simone". Say, that'd be good. I wonder if she has it copyrighted?

- "So, contrary to bursting that pity & libel party you're apart of . . ." When the editor gets done working with the editing work that the editor is working . . . wait a minute. Buried in that mess of a sentence, Rick just called this a "pity party". Doesn't that tacitly acknowledge that he's done something wrong? At the very least it's an attempt to shame people for saying "Boy, I wish that guy would pay me the thousands of dollars he owes me."

- Of all the posts to respond to, does anyone else find it interesting that Rick chose this one? It's almost addresses what other people are talking about, but it doesn't quite ask any of the important questions. It addresses the Marines, but not Rick's claim to have been a Marine. It lets him crow about being a Marine without actually giving any details, like how he got the non-existent rank of G4. Could it be that he's trying to distract people?

- Rick, if you're reading this, and I know you are, how about answering any of the couple hundred relevant questions instead of changing the subject?


EDIT: I almost forgot. Currently listening to Liar by Sex Pistols (http://www.plyrics.com/lyrics/sexpistols/liar.html)

[SamuraiJack]

Just for you, JP:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/Sinabin/GIFS/meow.gif


One magically bad-ass kitten later, the Olney as we knew it was destroyed...

[Coppervale Studio]

I have found the source of the greatest myths of the defendant's stories.

— This is the reason he thinks he served in the military.

— The reason he thinks George Lucas named 'Ric Olie' after him

— The reason he has an heroic self-perception

— The reason he can't communicate clearly.

I suspect that this footage may be responsible for his entire pattern of behavior. I hav been loathe to share it for fear of repurcussions — but I realized my attorney HAS a name, so what the hell.

Would anyone like to see the footage?

[EdContradictory]

Rick_Olney: General / The World We Live In / Re: Bush Administration :Detainees have no rights on: Sat, November 18, 2006, 15:02:08

I live in Mohawk, New York. Nice little community. I belong to the National Rifle Association, am a veteran of the Marines from the early 70s, and love to hunt and shoot. Own legal guns, the whole bit, right?


Wait! Olney's a member of the NRA? Why is this the first we've heard of this?

[Hybrid2]

Morals or business ethic?



Originally Posted by Mike Bullock View Post
Let's see, pilfered original artwork, stolen scripts, confiscated comics... does this guy have anything of value he didn't steal from someone?

[Papergirl]

Really? Well, where are they, Dick? Shouldn't this thread be full of Marines sticking up for you?

Any actual Marines, please identify yourselves and explain how you're looking out for Dickless here.

I am simply the very proud daughter of a former Marine, but I passed along my father's thoughts for you all here. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4233095&postcount=5847)

~Bev

[MacQuarrie]

Maybe even "Gail Simone". Say, that'd be good. I wonder if she has it copyrighted?
You say these things just to provoke me, don't you?

Trademarked. I'll give you a cookie if you say trademarked instead of copyright when that's what you mean.

[Mike Bullock]

I am simply the very proud daughter of a former Marine, but I passed along my father's thoughts for you all here. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4233095&postcount=5847)

~Bev

Buy your Father a beverage of his choice on me next time you see him and send me the bill. Unlike Olney, I will pay you.

[Gail Simone]

I have found the source of the greatest myths of the defendant's stories.

— This is the reason he thinks he served in the military.

— The reason he thinks George Lucas named 'Ric Olie' after him

— The reason he has an heroic self-perception

— The reason he can't communicate clearly.

I suspect that this footage may be responsible for his entire pattern of behavior. I hav been loathe to share it for fear of repurcussions — but I realized my attorney HAS a name, so what the hell.

Would anyone like to see the footage?


What is it what is it?

Gail

[SamuraiJack]

I am simply the very proud daughter of a former Marine, but I passed along my father's thoughts for you all here. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4233095&postcount=5847)

~Bev

You dad's got the right idea, Bev. IF the mythical G4 rank exists, it seems it would be officer-level, which I think is a federal offense to impersonate (never mind the fact that he's already impersonating a Marine, a crime punishable by death IMO).

http://www.ig.navy.mil/Complaints%20%20(Impersonating%20an%20Officer).htm

[KevinTBrown]

So, at this point we know Rick grew up in an impoverished home, overcame a handicap and went on to be a football star for Alabama, which led to him being able to meet President Eisenhower before he shipped off to Vietnam where he was shot in the backside and came home on Honorary Discharge and decided to buy a shrimp boat based on the wishes of his best friend Bubba, who died in his arms in-country.

Why does that seem so familiar?

Well, stupid is as stupid does.....

[Matt Algren]

You say these things just to provoke me, don't you?

Trademarked. I'll give you a cookie if you say trademarked instead of copyright when that's what you mean.Ha! You passed the test. I wondered how long until somebody caught it. Five minutes has to be a new record!

[SamuraiJack]

Well, stupid is as stupid does.....

But his life is like a box of shit. He just never knows what's going to hit next...

[Matt Algren]

Actually, I still have no idea what he meant.
I tried to fill you in a billion posts ago!That's what I got from it too.

But then I thought about it some more, and realized that he's also saying that he was a whore in the Marines. The kind of whore who spends a lot of time on his back, if you know what I mean, and I think you do*. Now I figure that either he didn't realize the implications of his little put down, or that's not what he meant.







* It means he's a bottom.

[Kurt Busiek]

Closest friends? I barely knew the guy and what I knew was all bad.

...and that may be as close as he's got to friends...

kdb

[Coppervale Studio]

What is it what is it?

Gail

Well, I'm pretty sure it's a fake. It's fuzzy, and the audio isn't tracking right...

But... But... It all makes so much SENSE, Gail!

Coppola was Lucas' friend - so if Lucas had seen this, he could have gotten the name 'Olie' from THIS. And the military/crazy out in the forest angle is dead on... so you add that with a preexisting mania to be a famous comics guy...

It just works too well. But really, it's only a little test footage. I bet someone stole it from Coppola.

[KevinTBrown]

I can't believe no one has posted this yet:

Marine Corps Ranks

Commissioned Officers
O-10 General
O-9 Lieutenant General
O-8 Major General
O-7 Brigadier General
O-6 Colonel
O-5 Lieutenant Colonel
O-4 Major
O-3 Captain
O-2 First Lieutenant
O-1 Second Lieutenant

Warrant Officers
Chief warrant officer 5
Chief warrant officer 4
Chief warrant officer 3
Chief warrant officer 2
Chief warrant officer 1

Enlisted Personnel
E-9 Sergeant major of the Marine Corps
E-9 Master gunnery sergeant
E-9 First sergeant
E-8 Master sergeant
E-7 Gunnery sergeant
E-6 Staff sergeant
E-5 Sergeant
E-4 Corporal
E-3 Lance corporal
E-2 Private 1st class
E-1 Private

[MacQuarrie]

Oh, and I was also a Boy Scout as a kid!
Really, Dick? Maybe you can explain how any of your behavior of the last several years reflects the values taught in Scouting?

I happen to be an Assistant Scoutmaster. Let's review, shall we?

Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
(Note: that "morally straight" business has nothing to do with not being gay; it refers to adhering to the traditional principles of morality, i.e., don't lie, don't steal, don't murder, don't cheat, etc. "Don't be crooked", in other words.)

Scout Law
A Scout is...
TRUSTWORTHY
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.

LOYAL
A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.

HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.

FRIENDLY
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.

COURTEOUS
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

KIND
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.

OBEDIENT
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

CHEERFUL
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

THRIFTY
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

BRAVE
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.

CLEAN
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.

REVERENT
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Uh, yeah. Kinda not seeing it. If you were a Scout, it didn't stick. You clearly never made Eagle. What, did you wash out as a Tenderfoot?

[Hybrid2]

Home at last, after a 3-week road trip. Misty & I sorted out some household stuff, and I caught up on this thread, and then went to sleep.

I dreamt of eating satisfyingly tasty glazed and sprinkled cute furry animals, atop a broken-down Van of Justice. It was in a kind of Woodstock setting, surrounded by hundreds of people happily writing, drawing, and trading comic books. There was beer, jamming on guitars and lots of stand-up comedy, and cameraderie and laughs everywhere.

What a great thread, to inspire such wonders. Thank you all. :)

So that's where you've been all this time.

In CoH your SG now have a little bug problem.
Just so you know.:D

[Blake Petit]

And yes, Matt -- I took your remarks slightly out of context to give myself a platform.

...

slightly?

[SamuraiJack]

HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people's stuff. He takes things willingly from others without pay or reward.

With a little modification, he meets one of the criteria...

[Papergirl]

By your Father a beverage of his choice on me next time you see him and send me the bill. Unlike Olney, I will pay you.

Got him here with me now! I promise to buy him a drink later, and don't worry about the tab. I am more than happy to pick it up myself. But he DOES know it's from you! :)

~Bev

[Blake Petit]

- What kind of a loon would I be to choose this screen name if it weren't my real name? If I could choose, I'd pick something like "Max Power" or "Dan Ramrod" or "Jeremiah Rex". Maybe even "Gail Simone". Say, that'd be good. I wonder if she has it copyrighted?

Don't you mean trademarked?

:dodges flying tomatos:

[Blake Petit]

You say these things just to provoke me, don't you?

Trademarked. I'll give you a cookie if you say trademarked instead of copyright when that's what you mean.

Dammit, Mac, you beat me to it while I was busy reading. :p

[colleen]

You dad's got the right idea, Bev. IF the mythical G4 rank exists, it seems it would be officer-level, which I think is a federal offense to impersonate (never mind the fact that he's already impersonating a Marine, a crime punishable by death IMO).

http://www.ig.navy.mil/Complaints%20%20(Impersonating%20an%20Officer).htm

G4 is a unit, not a rank.

E means enlisted, O means officer. His rank should be E-4, or some other number combo, not G.

If he made a mistake (AHEM), then his claim that he spent six years in the Marines and only attained the rank of E4 would make him a corporal which is a low pay grade for six years of service.

Still skeptical. What Marine makes the claim that the HQ of the Corps is in Quantico? What Marine mixes up his rank designation? What Marine can't cough up an MOS #, a DD-214 or DD-217?

My dad hasn't been in the Corps since 1950-something and he was able to find his DD-217 in about 7 minutes.

I also didn't get the answer to the question as to WHAT is the title of the Marine Corps book I am holding in my hands that EVERY Marine gets, and WHAT color is the cover. A Marine would know, and probably still have a copy. The covers changed over time. WHAT WAS HIS?

Frankly, I have never met a Marine who behaved the way he does, but you know, there's always Section 8 types.

c

[NatGertler]

I prefer to think of it as the asshole of the lower 48The lower 48? That's all the states but Alaska and, what, Maine?

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Just for you, JP:




One magically bad-ass kitten later, the Olney as we knew it was destroyed...

I likes the kitten...all is well...

JP

[MacQuarrie]

G4 is a unit, not a rank.

E means enlisted, O means officer. His rank should be E-4, or some other number combo, not G.

If he made a mistake (AHEM), then his claim that he spent six years in the Marines and only attained the rank of E4 would make him a corporal which is a low pay grade for six years of service.

Still skeptical. What Marine makes the claim that the HQ of the Corps is in Quantico? What Marine mixes up his rank designation? What Marine can't cough up an MOS #, a DD-214 or DD-217?

My dad hasn't been in the Corps since 1950-something and he was able to find his DD-217 in about 7 minutes.

I also didn't get the answer to the question as to WHAT is the title of the Marine Corps book I am holding in my hands that EVERY Marine gets, and WHAT color is the cover. A Marine would know, and probably still have a copy. The covers changed over time. WHAT WAS HIS?

Frankly, I have never met a Marine who behaved the way he does, but you know, there's always Section 8 types.

c

If we had his social security number, would your contacts be able to verify his status or lack thereof?

Oh, Tom....

[Papergirl]

You dad's got the right idea, Bev. IF the mythical G4 rank exists, it seems it would be officer-level, which I think is a federal offense to impersonate (never mind the fact that he's already impersonating a Marine, a crime punishable by death IMO).

http://www.ig.navy.mil/Complaints%20%20(Impersonating%20an%20Officer).htm

Dad is laughing his ass off right now and said: "Dear, sweet Jesus... How STUPID is this jackass?" There is no such rank as G-4 in the Marines. Even I, mere offspring of a REAL Marine, know this.

Olney, you are SO busted now! :D

~Bev

[Coppervale Studio]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kwN7mBljqk

[colleen]

If we had his social security number, would your contacts be able to verify his status or lack thereof?

Oh, Tom....

Any person has the right to research this info under the Freedom of Information Act.

So, yeah.

c

[SamuraiJack]

The lower 48? That's all the states but Alaska and, what, Maine?

Hawaii. Guess I should have phrased myself differently.

I likes the kitten...all is well...

JP

Heh. I loves me that kitten as well.

G4 is a unit, not a rank.

E means enlisted, O means officer. His rank should be E-4, or some other number combo, not G.

If he made a mistake (AHEM), then his claim that he spent six years in the Marines and only attained the rank of E4 would make him a corporal which is a low pay grade for six years of service.

Still skeptical. What Marine makes the claim that the HQ of the Corps is in Quantico? What Marine mixes up his rank designation? What Marine can't cough up an MOS #, a DD-214 or DD-217?

My dad hasn't been in the Corps since 1950-something and he was able to find his DD-217 in about 7 minutes.

I also didn't get the answer to the question as to WHAT is the title of the Marine Corps book I am holding in my hands that EVERY Marine gets, and WHAT color is the cover. A Marine would know, and probably still have a copy. The covers changed over time. WHAT WAS HIS?

Frankly, I have never met a Marine who behaved the way he does, but you know, there's always Section 8 types.

c

Exactly- which is why I posted the link. Impersonating a veteran is yet another offense this fuckhole can be nailed with.

[Sarah Beach]

MacQuarrie -- reading the Scout lists .... I suddenly flashed back to my childhood, remembering that not only had my older brother been a Scout, but my dad had been the Scoutmaster! Memories of them going off on Scouting camp-outs came pouring back. But beyond that, it had me looking at the character of my father (who died in 1991) from a different angle. He really did live the Scout's life, and it obviously had a powerful effect on me as an example -- except that I can't recall these articulated in my hearing! It was all example.

That's so cool. But once again, it highlights how very, very far Olney is from such things.

[Wil Radcliffe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kwN7mBljqk

Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

(Rubbing hands together in Mr. Burns-like fashion)

Excellent.

[NatGertler]

Hawaii. Guess I should have phrased myself differently.Yeah, I reckoned. Mom lived in Alaska for a fair while, so I've run into the term a fair bit... although it has been out of accuracy for far longer than it was accurate. (When speaking of the world outside Alaska, Mom and her friends generally just said "outside".)

But off of that topic: has anyone contacted The Salvation Army in the Mohawk area to find out about their view of their relationship with ORCA?

[KevinTBrown]

Exactly- which is why I posted the link. Impersonating a veteran is yet another offense this fuckhole can be nailed with.

:evilsmile
:evilsmile
:evilsmile
:evilsmile




Hmmmmmm, I need more evil smiles......

[MacQuarrie]

MacQuarrie -- reading the Scout lists .... I suddenly flashed back to my childhood, remembering that not only had my older brother been a Scout, but my dad had been the Scoutmaster! Memories of them going off on Scouting camp-outs came pouring back. But beyond that, it had me looking at the character of my father (who died in 1991) from a different angle. He really did live the Scout's life, and it obviously had a powerful effect on me as an example -- except that I can't recall these articulated in my hearing! It was all example.

That's so cool. But once again, it highlights how very, very far Olney is from such things.

Your dad sounds like a great man.

I feel the need to review a bit here...

Scout Law
A Scout is...
TRUSTWORTHY
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him. (ahem.)

LOYAL
A Scout is true to his family (like maybe not exposing them to liability for debts you incurred), Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation. (like maybe not turning viciously on friends who question you when you're talking nonsense.)

HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward. (Like maybe actually donating to the charities you attach yourself to.)

FRIENDLY
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own. (Like maybe avoiding hurling sexist or homophobic abuse at people.)

COURTEOUS
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together. (Like maybe not flinging false accusations about how people got their jobs.)

KIND
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason. (Like maybe not doing, well, damn near everything you've done.)

OBEDIENT
A Scout follows the rules[b] of his family, school, and troop. [b]He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them. (Do I even need to say it?)

CHEERFUL
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy. (Now, granted, your inevitable guilty verdict will make a lot of people happy, but still...)

THRIFTY
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property. (And that includes other people's property...)

BRAVE
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him. (Like maybe the courage to stick to one religion instead of pretending to be whatever faith the people around you profess.)

CLEAN
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean. (Like not being stinky, and not spewing vulgar pornographic insults.)

REVERENT
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others. (Like maybe not lying about your beliefs whenever it's convenient, or maybe like not violating every major precept of every major religion.)

Sorry, Dick, but you could be used as a textbook case of how not to be a Scout. You're as far from Scouting as one can get.

[Papergirl]

G4 is a unit, not a rank.

E means enlisted, O means officer. His rank should be E-4, or some other number combo, not G.

If he made a mistake (AHEM), then his claim that he spent six years in the Marines and only attained the rank of E4 would make him a corporal which is a low pay grade for six years of service.

Still skeptical. What Marine makes the claim that the HQ of the Corps is in Quantico? What Marine mixes up his rank designation? What Marine can't cough up an MOS #, a DD-214 or DD-217?

My dad hasn't been in the Corps since 1950-something and he was able to find his DD-217 in about 7 minutes.

I also didn't get the answer to the question as to WHAT is the title of the Marine Corps book I am holding in my hands that EVERY Marine gets, and WHAT color is the cover. A Marine would know, and probably still have a copy. The covers changed over time. WHAT WAS HIS?

Frankly, I have never met a Marine who behaved the way he does, but you know, there's always Section 8 types.

c

Dingdingding!!!

Exactly what my Dad is here ranting about. And he's making more noises about calling the VA about Olney. (I'm holding him off for now. Don't want to screw up what you all are doing, and he understands that. But he's still ready to make that call any time!)

HEY OLNEY!!! You REALLY picked the wrong crowd to screw with this time!

~Bev

[MacQuarrie]

By the way, I checked with Bill Morrison, the Editor at Bongo who gave Gail some of her earliest work in comics. If Gail slept her way into the business, Bill says he doesn't remember it.

[NatGertler]

Maybe you can explain how any of your behavior of the last several years reflects the values taught in Scouting?Well, his negative attitude toward homosexuality does reflect the values of the scouting organization, although not necessarily the value of the Scouts themselves.

[TomStillwell]

If we had his social security number, would your contacts be able to verify his status or lack thereof?

Oh, Tom....

Unfortunately I can only get a partial SS at this point. I do have his DOB if that helps.

[Corrina]

Whether he was one or not, he certainly does not live up to their code of ethics.

I'd bet a considerable amount of money that he's never been a Marine. Ever.

Sure, there are some veterans who are not great people but his stories about his time in the Marines have the same ring as his other lies, and his backtracking about Marines being taught to kill is just utter bullshit, as any veteran, including one with such as paltry service record as myself, would tell you.

[MacQuarrie]

Well, his negative attitude toward homosexuality does reflect the values of the scouting organization, although not necessarily the value of the Scouts themselves.
True that. That's why I said "the values taught in Scouting." All the Scout troops I know (I'm an archery merit badge counselor for about a half-dozen different ones) pretty much teach "mind your own business" as their position on homosexuality.

[khuxford]

...and that may be as close as he's got to friends...

kdb

Not according to all the time he spent on his back :D

[Art Grafunkel]

Close, but not quite. Feel free to try again. :)

Gah... erm... two, twelve, three?

Oh, what the hell... I dunno. :D ;)

[Kurt Busiek]

Not according to all the time he spent on his back :D

"Bottoms" generally lie on their fronts, as it happens, for reasons of access.

But what he claimed was that he'd earned stripes on his back. I assume that was a reference to being found guilty of flogging offenses.

kdb

[KevinTBrown]

"Bottoms" generally lie on their fronts, as it happens, for reasons of access.

But what he claimed was that he'd earned stripes on his back. I assume that was a reference to being found guilty of flogging offenses.

kdb

Ahem.



Note the signature below. :)

[Superk]

Hi all,

I'm completely new to posting stuff, so forgive me if I screw stuff up. I've been following this thread for the past week and there's been something gnawing in the back of my mind. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, and I could be way off base, but I thought I'd put my two cents in.

Rick Olney is a Narcississt.

More specifically, he suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It usually manifests itself in people who are suffering from poor self-esteem/self-image. To protect themselves from the eventual rejection they would suffer when people see their "deficiencies", they weave an elaborate reality around themselves.

From the Wikipedia article:

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), a term first used by Heinz Kohut in 1971[1], is a form of pathological narcissism acknowledged in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1980, in the edition known as DSM III-TR. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by extreme focus on oneself, and is a maladaptive, rigid, and persistent condition that may cause significant distress and functional impairment.

At least five of the following are necessary for a diagnosis (as with many DSM diagnoses, they must form a pervasive pattern; for example, a person who shows these criteria only in one or two relationships or situations would not properly be diagnosed with NPD):

1. has a grandiose sense of self-importance
2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
3. believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by other special people
4. requires excessive admiration
5. strong sense of entitlement
6. takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
7. lacks empathy
8. is often envious or believes others are envious of him or her
9. arrogant affect.

Sound familiar? I know it sounds like a disorder you would make up to get out of a bad situation, but we're currently dealing with TWO of them in my girlfriend's life (ex-husband and father.) It is exhausting arguing with someone who's entire world-view is warped to such a degree as nothing is ever their fault. Every action is justified (to them), either by the virtue of their own decisions or by your offenses (real or imaginary, malicious or slight.) For example, the ex told his 15 yr. old daughter (who told him that his continued lying and unacceptable behavior was making her hate who he was becoming) quote, "That's your problem." Her parents were married for over 30 years and when she finally confronted him about his unacceptable behavior (and followed through on a promise to move out if his behavior resurfaced) he made one attempt to sway her back home and then was caught at his girlfriend's house. Class acts all the way around.

This is turning into a huge, personal post I know, but if Mr. Olney is a narcississt then I can totally empathize with anyone who has been caught in his behavior.

Again, from Wikipedia:

People who are overly narcissistic commonly feel rejected, humiliated and threatened when criticised. To protect themselves from these dangers, they often react with disdain, rage, and/or defiance to any slight, real or imagined [8]. To avoid such situations, some narcissistic people withdraw socially and may feign modesty or humility.

There is a broad spectrum of pathologically narcissistic personalities, styles, and reactions -- from the very mild, reactive and transient, to the severe and inflexible narcissistic personality disorder.

Though individuals with NPD are often ambitious and capable, the inability to tolerate setbacks, disagreements or criticism, along with lack of empathy, make it difficult for such individuals to work cooperatively with others or to maintain long-term professional achievements [9]. With narcissistic personality disorder, the person's perceived fantastic grandiosity, often coupled with a hypomanic mood, is typically not commensurate with his or her real accomplishments.

The interpersonal relationships of patients with NPD are typically impaired due to the individual's lack of empathy, disregard for others, exploitativeness, sense of entitlement, and constant need for attention.

It is unusual for people suffering from narcissistic personality disorder to seek treatment for their condition. The individual with narcissistic personality disorder has fears of inadequacy and consequently has great difficulty perceiving that there is any reason to seek treatment.

I may just be projecting my own drama onto this situation (and if I am, I apologize), and I am in no way a psychologist, psychiatrist, or mental health professional, but I thought I'd bring it into the light. Because as we all know, you must shed your light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

All I need now's a ring, baby.

[Papergirl]

Ahem.



Note the signature below. :)

Are you offering to flog Olney? If so, be careful. I think the homophobia is just a cover and that he'd actually ENJOY it...


~Bev

[Kozemp]

By the way, I checked with Bill Morrison, the Editor at Bongo who gave Gail some of her earliest work in comics. If Gail slept her way into the business, Bill says he doesn't remember it.

Well, I heard Gail loves the Rohypnol. So he wouldn't remember, naturally.

JLK
ixnay on the oofies-ray

[NatGertler]

If Gail slept her way into the business, Bill says he doesn't remember it.Are you trying to imply that Gail is unmemorable in that regard? For shame, sir!

(Y'know, one of the thing that gets me about Rick's little attack-puppy antics is that he isn't even good at it. He makes attacks that are so shallowly obvious and so obviously shallow, accusations that look like the quickest thing he could think of. And when he does it because someone dared ask a question, it makes him look far more like he's covering something up than if he didn't answer at all.)

Hey, you know what "Crumb catcher" means in Marinespeak? The mouth. (http://www.thefontman.com/marinedictionary.html) Really, that's his insult?

[Koben Kelly]

did yall see his latest blog? (begging forgiveness if this has been posted already)

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=59528410&blogID=216594525

The absolute ultimate irony is his statement that he doesn't steal.

Thanks, Ro.

---Koben:rolleyes:

[khuxford]

The lower 48? That's all the states but Alaska and, what, Maine?

Ummm...Hawaii? :p

[khuxford]

"Bottoms" generally lie on their fronts, as it happens, for reasons of access.

But what he claimed was that he'd earned stripes on his back. I assume that was a reference to being found guilty of flogging offenses.

kdb

Maybe his tops "finished" on his back? And Olney's an unconventional guy...he still could have earned the friends by laying on his back. :cool:

[Koben Kelly]

Maybe his tops "finished" on his back? And Olney's an unconventional guy...he still could have earned the friends by laying on his back. :cool:

Kevin, that's just dirty.

And, before you say anything about my being a perv, too...

I don't have your damn leather chaps!

---Koben

[Ronée]

maybe it is just me... but I think the gay jokes might be in bad taste as I know plenty of wonderful homosexuals who not only do not enjoy the references but who also do not want to claim Olney.

[neko onna]

I am simply the very proud daughter of a former Marine, but I passed along my father's thoughts for you all here. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=4233095&postcount=5847)

~Bev

Frankly, I have never met a Marine who behaved the way he does, but you know, there's always Section 8 types.

c

I to am a daughter of a Marine (3 purple hearts and a Bronze Star)..and I wish I could ask him how he feels about this(he passed away two years ago ironically from a cancer caused by Agnet Orange exposure in Vietnam some 35 years earlier) But I can assure you I have NEVER met anyone who has served,especially in Vietnam, who would say the things he is saying...They don't train to be killing machines..they train to protect and serve the Unit Core God and Country.

[jesshickman]

Man, I just can't believe that he STOLE comics from someone too! Jeez!!
I am SO glad that I never came in contact with this guy or his "organization". I'm still a real newbie to the comic industry, and I would have been completely turned off by it had I met this guy.

*shudders*

I have nothing but respect for those that work in the armed forces. If he is lying about serving and what rank he was, I hope he's publicly called out on that too.

[neko onna]

^ Hey Jess!!!^^

maybe it is just me... but I think the gay jokes might be in bad taste as I know plenty of wonderful homosexuals who not only do not enjoy the references but who also do not want to claim Olney.

I raise my hand..thanks Ronée

[NatGertler]

Olney's an unconventional guy..."Unconventional" is an apt word. He undid, what, three conventions?

[jesshickman]

Hey Cat! :)

BTW, did your dad ever openly talk about the Marines and his service? I've known a few Marines and they seem to keep pretty quiet about that. It's almost as if it's something they just don't talk about. Out of respect, I believe.

[Royal]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40057000/jpg/_40057813_fryandlaurie_bbc_300x220.jpg

[Koben Kelly]

maybe it is just me... but I think the gay jokes might be in bad taste as I know plenty of wonderful homosexuals who not only do not enjoy the references but who also do not want to claim Olney.

If you were referring to me, I was joking with Kevin, and did not intend to offend anyone. The origin of my intention stems from Khuxford's wifey claiming that his and my close friendship must be romantic in nature due to late night phone calls and non-holiday gifting. I did not mean to belittle anyone's orientation. I am actually quite the leftie, in as much as I refuse to even ponder the notion of marriage until any two people in love may be wed.

Sorry, if my jesting was taken otherwise.

Zivio
---Koben

[neko onna]

Hey Cat! :)

BTW, did your dad ever openly talk about the Marines and his service? I've known a few Marines and they seem to keep pretty quiet about that. It's almost as if it's something they just don't talk about. Out of respect, I believe.

NO he was very proud of his service(not that the ones who don't talk about it are not proud), he talked about it. Not all of it plesant either.. I have heard some TRAMTIC stories of the REAL IN COUNTRY and what it was like...but he had life long bonds with quite a few of the men he served with and they were a big part of our family as well. We are still amazed that folks to this day..two years later are still reaching out to my mom and telling her what a wonderful marine he was and they were honerd to have served with him.

[Matt Algren]

Minor fracas at myspace, in reference to Rick's post on his page. How 'bout we not pile on? Here's the text, for the ages.

_________________________________________________

MacQ!


What do you mean "we"?

You still have given absolutely no evidence that you were ever a Marine, and you sure as hell don't act like one.

Posted by MacQ! on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 4:55 AM
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Rick from TightLip Entertainment


Hmm... I don't recall ever being required to dance for you. Meaning, I'm not in the habit of giving out personal information to anyone that writes in and asks. Duh!

Far as acting like a Marine, it was over 30 years ago that I was honorably discharged. So the 'snap & pop' has worn off a little, but if you read back in your damaging thread -- It was never me that identified my rank, or MIS-identified it. It was some other idiot that made that mistake. You lilttle monkey's just keep picking up your own fecal matter and playing in it. Sad...

Tell Colleen that she surprises me! Her memory must be bad, as when I originally contacted her she lived in Newport News, Virginia and she and I had a conversation about my last duty station being in Norfolk, Va., actually between there and Quantico.

Also -- You might want to warn Tom about using his job and work resources in donning his superhero cape to 'investigate' me. He should know that is illegal. Least wise, how and why he's doing it. But it is probably already too late to avoid any life complications for him. Sorry, Tom. Rack up another Happy Meal smile!


Far as me posting on CBR, those days are gone. Its a legal thing.
As I suspected when you mix people who are full of themself in with people who are merely trolls and idiots (Hi Mickey!) you get what you people have all festered on Jonah's poor website. In the days to come, it won't be as nice as it seems now. Geez... even the trolls from the Comicon gutters have joined! Ooorrah!

Posted by Rick from TightLip Entertainment on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 5:12 AM
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Mike [Bullock - MA]


How utterly contrived...

Posted by Mike on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 4:55 AM
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Rick from TightLip Entertainment


You blew it for your story mates, Mike!

Posted by Rick from TightLip Entertainment on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 5:13 AM
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[Koben Kelly]

^ Hey Jess!!!^^
I raise my hand..thanks Ronée

Sorry about that. Point taken.

---Koben:(

[neko onna]

Sorry about that. Point taken.

---Koben:(

np..you didn't know..but remember..we are always around...lurking!!!!
waiting to strike!!

http://www.airbrushcat.com/pics2/kittygod.jpg

:p

[Papergirl]

I to am a daughter of a Marine (3 purple hearts and a Bronze Star)..and I wish I could ask him how he feels about this(he passed away two years ago ironically from a cancer caused by Agnet Orange exposure in Vietnam some 35 years earlier) But I can assure you I have NEVER met anyone who has served,especially in Vietnam, who would say the things he is saying...They don't train to be killing machines..they train to protect and serve the Unit Core God and Country.

I am so very sorry for your loss. :(

You are absolutely correct. I have never met a U.S. Marine, past or present, that would do or say the things Olney has. *IF* this creature was ever in the Marines, he is an absolute disgrace and is the one exception to the rule.

~Bev

[Sarah Beach]

Oh, hoo hoo hoo!!

Rick from TightLip Entertainment
Far as acting like a Marine, it was over 30 years ago that I was honorably discharged. So the 'snap & pop' has worn off a little, but if you read back in your damaging thread -- It was never me that identified my rank, or MIS-identified it. It was some other idiot that made that mistake. You lilttle monkey's just keep picking up your own fecal matter and playing in it. Sad...


Heh. Well, there you have it! Because, since he deleted it from his blog, the story about his sneaking back to his unit without his papers - wherein he mentions his discharge rank - NEVER EXISTED. I admitted at the time of repeating the gist of it from memory that I could not remember the exact alphanumerical he used, but he did mention it.

:p :p peanut

And his "dismissal" of the idea of his posting on CBR ever again? He's been told several times there are ways he could post. "Legal matters" -- Oh, now he's claiming legal prudence, is he? After everything he's said? And note how up-to-date he is on the flow of the thread. He's certainly reading.

Okay, so I'm asking.... anyone around here found a cache of his December mySpace blogs? Or copies of them? I'd love to quote some of his "so elegant" prose directly!

[Royal]

http://images.scripting.com/archiveScriptingCom/2005/06/26/deanjerr.jpg

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

I'm debating about taking him up on his challenge in Dance Monkey Dance Part 2. I do have a question...is it really worth it though?

JP

[khuxford]

maybe it is just me... but I think the gay jokes might be in bad taste as I know plenty of wonderful homosexuals who not only do not enjoy the references but who also do not want to claim Olney.

Understood. But it is only being thrown at him due to his obviously homophobic tendencies...since it is obviously what he'd dislike the most to be bandied about with his name.

[singoalla]

Hi all,

I'm completely new to posting stuff, so forgive me if I screw stuff up. I've been following this thread for the past week and there's been something gnawing in the back of my mind. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, and I could be way off base, but I thought I'd put my two cents in.

Rick Olney is a Narcississt.

More specifically, he suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It usually manifests itself in people who are suffering from poor self-esteem/self-image. To protect themselves from the eventual rejection they would suffer when people see their "deficiencies", they weave an elaborate reality around themselves.
...

At least five of the following are necessary for a diagnosis (as with many DSM diagnoses, they must form a pervasive pattern; for example, a person who shows these criteria only in one or two relationships or situations would not properly be diagnosed with NPD):

1. has a grandiose sense of self-importance
2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
3. believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by other special people
4. requires excessive admiration
5. strong sense of entitlement
6. takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
7. lacks empathy
8. is often envious or believes others are envious of him or her
9. arrogant affect.



I thought as much myself. I'd agree to the sociopath label someone (Miss/mrs? Beach?) posted, except sociopaths are scary, and witnesses claim the only scary thing about RO is his Van of Justice and liberal BO.

I watched a programme, about a woman who'd been married to a narcissist. They lived extravagantly, probably over their means though they were pretty well off. She kept saying he was always the center of attention, told boasting stories, happily signed checks, but would of course get furious if someone dismissed him.
Her husband disappeared on a vacation and she was left with 2 million USD in debt, since they were married and shared ecenomies. And she'd still had no idea what he'd been up to.
It is very possible Mrs Olney has absolutely no idea what her other half is up to....


Also, we have no USMC in Sweden, but my father served with the UN on the Cyprus/Turkish border in the 60's, and I'll get blood from a stone before I'll get a story out of him.
Except for one, but it quickly keeps anyone from asking anything else ever again.

[Matt Algren]

Okay, so I'm asking.... anyone around here found a cache of his December mySpace blogs? Or copies of them? I'd love to quote some of his "so elegant" prose directly!Not what you're looking for, but here's December 20, 2006 (http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:OufXwOB1Ya8J:blog.myspace.com/index.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3Dblog.view%26friendID%3D59 528410%26blogID%3D207739559%26Mytoken%3DD2A663B8-9622-4E3E-8AD53B250B4B80C414340020+%22Rick+from+TightLip+Ent ertainment%22+%2Bdecember+myspace&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=57).

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Ah screw it...I did it anyways...this should be interesting.

JP

[Matt Doc Martin]

Minor fracas at myspace, in reference to Rick's post on his page. How 'bout we not pile on? Here's the text, for the ages.

_________________________________________________

MacQ!


What do you mean "we"?

You still have given absolutely no evidence that you were ever a Marine, and you sure as hell don't act like one.

Posted by MacQ! on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 4:55 AM
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Rick from TightLip Entertainment


Hmm... I don't recall ever being required to dance for you. Meaning, I'm not in the habit of giving out personal information to anyone that writes in and asks. Duh!

No..you volunteer bullshit stories then don't back then up. I could say that i am the Emperor of China, but if I have no proof, why shod anyone believe me.

Far as acting like a Marine, it was over 30 years ago that I was honorably discharged. So the 'snap & pop' has worn off a little, but if you read back in your damaging thread --

Oh, if it was ever there, it most certainly is gone. And it IS a damaging thread...to you, dipshit.

It was never me that identified my rank, or MIS-identified it. It was some other idiot that made that mistake. You lilttle monkey's just keep picking up your own fecal matter and playing in it. Sad...

Ok...first, you still type like you are using a monkey. Secondly, if you want to use money in the plural, there is no apostrophe. Your writing skills make you like look a moron. Third, you said you were a G4 and did not say what your MOS was. So again, the burden of proof is on you for the claims you made that appear even more outlandish with every word that comes out of your mouth.

Tell Colleen that she surprises me! Her memory must be bad, as when I originally contacted her she lived in Newport News, Virginia and she and I had a conversation about my last duty station being in Norfolk, Va., actually between there and Quantico.

YOU said that Marine HQ is in Quantico. That prove you ineptitude at telling a decent stry.

Also -- You might want to warn Tom about using his job and work resources in donning his superhero cape to 'investigate' me. He should know that is illegal. Least wise, how and why he's doing it. But it is probably already too late to avoid any life complications for him. Sorry, Tom. Rack up another Happy Meal smile!


Seeing as how is is IN law versus your stories of a magical attorney, I am positive he knows what he is doing. If not, maybe you should have your magical attorney contact him. I am sure that any info he has gotten is freely available. Who is it? Grimace? Mayor McCheese?

Far as me posting on CBR, those days are gone. Its a legal thing.

So you DID get served! Nice try deleting stuff. Want a copy of what you are missing now?


As I suspected when you mix people who are full of themself

You meant to say "themselves", shit-for-brains.

in with people who are merely trolls and idiots (Hi Mickey!)

You meant to say "Sir", as I am sure I out rank you, jackass.

you get what you people have all festered on Jonah's poor website.
Its called the truth, moron.


In the days to come, it won't be as nice as it seems now.

You aren't here.. and the heat is being turned up on you...by REAL legal actions. It is VERY nice and will only get better.

Geez... even the trolls from the Comicon gutters have joined!

It is amazing how many place you have been ad screwed people over. They come from everywhere. And I am helping spread the word, shit-stain.

Ooorrah!

What is that? Your R. Lee Ermey imitation? You are still not a marine.

Posted by Rick from TightLip Entertainment on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 5:12 AM
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Mike [Bullock - MA]


How utterly contrived...

Posted by Mike on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 4:55 AM
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Rick...that means he (and all of us) know that again, you are talking out of your ass.

Rick from TightLip Entertainment


You blew it for your story mates, Mike!

Posted by Rick from TightLip Entertainment on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 5:13 AM
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What in sweet fuck does that mean?

The only people that read your sad-ass blog are the folks from here. Sve us a step and post your rantings here. Or, allow comments from everyone on your blog. Surely that could only help your case, yes?

POST THE NAME OF YOUR ATTORNEY. That would shut a lot of people up. Otherwise, why don't YOU shut up...peanut.

[Sarah Beach]

Posted by Rick of Tightlip on mySpaceDance, Monkey! Dance! Part 2

Okay, so about an open blog on questions. Anyone interested? You ask and I'll answer as long as it falls within the confines of being reasonable and you're not a troll.

Shoot! Take your shot at a question! (ooops... sorry, hope I didn't frighten anyone.)

Ah, how he loves to load the dice! "As long as it falls within the confines of being reasonable and you're not a troll."

Now, since he has the most warped sense of "what is reasonable" that I've ever seen, and any questioner who shows up that is in any way connected with this CBR thread is going to be considered a "troll" by his peanut brain..... Is there anyone in the Universe that he will deem worthy of asking questions? Other than what few remaining "plebes" of his own that he might have. Or sockpuppets.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Ah, how he loves to load the dice! "As long as it falls within the confines of being reasonable and you're not a troll."

Now, since he has the most warped sense of "what is reasonable" that I've ever seen, and any questioner who shows up that is in any way connected with this CBR thread is going to be considered a "troll" by his peanut brain..... Is there anyone in the Universe that he will deem worthy of asking questions? Other than what few remaining "plebes" of his own that he might have. Or sockpuppets.

Someone post my comment.

And ask the attorney name.

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

Someone post my comment.

And ask the attorney name.

Done.

JP

[JTPencils]

did yall see his latest blog? (begging forgiveness if this has been posted already)

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=59528410&blogID=216594525

I love the line about how his posting days here at CBR are over because it's a "legal thing'... perhaps his invisible lawyer finally told him "Dick... you put yourself in a world of shit... you'll be lucky to not get the chair".

[AIPman1]

Ah screw it...I did it anyways...this should be interesting.

JP

he must have deleted it.

Edit: oooooop! there now.........

[JTPencils]

I just read one of his crappy, crappy scripts, and it's so clearly and terribly autobiographical...urgh.



Trust me Gail, it wasn't easy for those of us having to try to take the garbage, and make anything remotely interesting out of it, either.

Those who can... do... those who can't.. teach... and those that really have no place even trying... Olney.

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

he must have deleted it.

He actually requires approval for his comments. I asked him a legiitimate question and I wanted an answer. We'll see...I have my doubts he'll explain himself. But hey, it's not like I didn't take him up on his little "challenge".

I just wish he had the balls to be a man and apologize to everyone here he's ripped off.

JP

[Sarah Beach]

he must have deleted it.

Remember: he's looking for questions from folks that are NOT (by his definition) "unreasonable" or "trolls".

Unfortunately, I don't think even God would fit peanut's definition. Because God would also be calling him to account.

Oh, and the little indicator at mySpace indicates that he is online at this time. Heh.

[neko onna]

He actually requires approval for his comments.
of course he does..it is his one little power he still has

[neko onna]

Because God would also be calling him to account.
I say again...

http://www.airbrushcat.com/pics2/kittygod.jpg

[Matt Doc Martin]

Remember: he's looking for questions from folks that are NOT (by his definition) "unreasonable" or "trolls".

Unfortunately, I don't think even God would fit peanut's definition. Because God would also be calling him to account.

Oh, and the little indicator at mySpace indicates that he is online at this time. Heh.

It is another chunk of evidence showing his cowardice.

[Matt Algren]

Heh. He deleted the exchange with Mac and Mike.

[Gail Simone]

By the way, I checked with Bill Morrison, the Editor at Bongo who gave Gail some of her earliest work in comics. If Gail slept her way into the business, Bill says he doesn't remember it.

Yeah, that's a HUGE concern of mine, yawn.

Sooner or later, every dipstick idiot uses this insult on every female in the business, never mind that I'd never even MET a pro or publisher in person til I'd been in the business for ages. I still have never been in the DC or Marvel offices.

You know who DID sleep their way in?

Mr. K. Busiek. That's what I heard.

Gail

[Mike Bullock]

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You blew it for your story mates, Mike!

Posted by Rick from TightLip Entertainment on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 5:13 AM
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.

Yes, unfortunately I did blow it for Paul and Bob when I considered turning down your offer to create a story for your imaginary company and instead of acting on that consideration, I went ahead and presented the idea to them. Shame on me for trying to drum up PAYING work for me and my partners.

[JTPencils]

But his life is like a box of shit. He just never knows what's going to hit next...


"Run Ricky Run"

Or would the proper Gumpism be

"I may not be a smart man...."

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

My question got posted on his board! This should be good...

JP

[MacQuarrie]

Let's see if he posts my questions. I asked about six of 'em.

[AIPman1]

This is an older work of mine, but I thought it fit the moment:

The Truth — © 4/26/97 Ian Shires

Shed a little light on the shadow
Show ‘em all it’s not really there
It doesn’t change in light or darkness
Visual trick if you stare...
Right at the truth — it’s purely subjecture
Paid for the seminar — missed the lecture
The truth doesn’t change — if you think you know it
Don’t speak it unsure ‘cause you’ll surely show it
Changes — the perception of truth



Surely there’s nothing I can say for sure
I’ve recorded the moments but they’re all a blur
They change ‘cause my memory sees what it wants to



Surely you want to know just the facts
But light through perception is just showing cracks
It’s strange ‘cause my memory says that it’s true



Shed a little hope on disaster
Show ‘em all it just makes you strong
It doesn’t change the hurting or failure
but it’s possible that I’m wrong….
Aim for the truth — it’s all that has mattered
Since the moment — my life — it shattered
The truth doesn’t change — but how can we know it
If the things we perceive simply don’t show it

Strain for the truth — it’s the greatest treasure
With your wealth of knowledge live your life of leisure
The truth stays the same — but do you really know it
Don’t speak it unsure I tell ya you’ll blow it
Changes — the perception of truth

[Gail Simone]

Hi all,

I'm completely new to posting stuff, so forgive me if I screw stuff up. I've been following this thread for the past week and there's been something gnawing in the back of my mind. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, and I could be way off base, but I thought I'd put my two cents in.

Rick Olney is a Narcississt.

More specifically, he suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It usually manifests itself in people who are suffering from poor self-esteem/self-image. To protect themselves from the eventual rejection they would suffer when people see their "deficiencies", they weave an elaborate reality around themselves.

From the Wikipedia article:

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), a term first used by Heinz Kohut in 1971[1], is a form of pathological narcissism acknowledged in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1980, in the edition known as DSM III-TR. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by extreme focus on oneself, and is a maladaptive, rigid, and persistent condition that may cause significant distress and functional impairment.

At least five of the following are necessary for a diagnosis (as with many DSM diagnoses, they must form a pervasive pattern; for example, a person who shows these criteria only in one or two relationships or situations would not properly be diagnosed with NPD):

1. has a grandiose sense of self-importance
2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
3. believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by other special people
4. requires excessive admiration
5. strong sense of entitlement
6. takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
7. lacks empathy
8. is often envious or believes others are envious of him or her
9. arrogant affect.

Sound familiar? I know it sounds like a disorder you would make up to get out of a bad situation, but we're currently dealing with TWO of them in my girlfriend's life (ex-husband and father.) It is exhausting arguing with someone who's entire world-view is warped to such a degree as nothing is ever their fault. Every action is justified (to them), either by the virtue of their own decisions or by your offenses (real or imaginary, malicious or slight.) For example, the ex told his 15 yr. old daughter (who told him that his continued lying and unacceptable behavior was making her hate who he was becoming) quote, "That's your problem." Her parents were married for over 30 years and when she finally confronted him about his unacceptable behavior (and followed through on a promise to move out if his behavior resurfaced) he made one attempt to sway her back home and then was caught at his girlfriend's house. Class acts all the way around.

This is turning into a huge, personal post I know, but if Mr. Olney is a narcississt then I can totally empathize with anyone who has been caught in his behavior.

Again, from Wikipedia:

People who are overly narcissistic commonly feel rejected, humiliated and threatened when criticised. To protect themselves from these dangers, they often react with disdain, rage, and/or defiance to any slight, real or imagined [8]. To avoid such situations, some narcissistic people withdraw socially and may feign modesty or humility.

There is a broad spectrum of pathologically narcissistic personalities, styles, and reactions -- from the very mild, reactive and transient, to the severe and inflexible narcissistic personality disorder.

Though individuals with NPD are often ambitious and capable, the inability to tolerate setbacks, disagreements or criticism, along with lack of empathy, make it difficult for such individuals to work cooperatively with others or to maintain long-term professional achievements [9]. With narcissistic personality disorder, the person's perceived fantastic grandiosity, often coupled with a hypomanic mood, is typically not commensurate with his or her real accomplishments.

The interpersonal relationships of patients with NPD are typically impaired due to the individual's lack of empathy, disregard for others, exploitativeness, sense of entitlement, and constant need for attention.

It is unusual for people suffering from narcissistic personality disorder to seek treatment for their condition. The individual with narcissistic personality disorder has fears of inadequacy and consequently has great difficulty perceiving that there is any reason to seek treatment.

I may just be projecting my own drama onto this situation (and if I am, I apologize), and I am in no way a psychologist, psychiatrist, or mental health professional, but I thought I'd bring it into the light. Because as we all know, you must shed your light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

All I need now's a ring, baby.



Heh.

Remember when nutballs were just called "nutballs?"

Welcome!

Gail

[Matt Algren]

Joshua Pantalleresco


I fail to see how an NDA prevents you from paying said creators money that you owe. Could you explain this?

JP

Posted by Joshua Pantalleresco on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 6:17 AM
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Rick from TightLip Entertainment


Josh,

It wasn't the NDA that has held things up. The breaking of the NDA by several people that worked-for-hire under contract did. Well, that and my expenses shooting through the roof from July until pretty much years end.

See, also... there is a right way and a wrong way for a person to handle their problems. The wrong way is taking the low road to publicly and personally set out to destroy a person by saying anything about that person. That's called libel, just as Matt Martin's t-shirts and such were actionable under libel statues. If they weren't, then that outfit CafePress would've allowed him to continue to make money off using my name.

See... and as much as you all dearly love Ms. "Gail Simone"... she also has to stand up and be held accountable via legal standards. When this is all said and done. I have no doubt she'll be looking for another message board to host her forums on. Hell, CBR has deep pockets! Let them hang on to her!

Hope that answered your question. Thanks for asking, although I know you were hesitant initially.

[Gail Simone]

Are you trying to imply that Gail is unmemorable in that regard? For shame, sir!

(Y'know, one of the thing that gets me about Rick's little attack-puppy antics is that he isn't even good at it. He makes attacks that are so shallowly obvious and so obviously shallow, accusations that look like the quickest thing he could think of. And when he does it because someone dared ask a question, it makes him look far more like he's covering something up than if he didn't answer at all.)

Hey, you know what "Crumb catcher" means in Marinespeak? The mouth. (http://www.thefontman.com/marinedictionary.html) Really, that's his insult?

I know. It's like being in a gunfight with a moron holding a pillow. A lot of it is vile and hate-filled, and he's definitely a massive bigot, but there's no wit to any of it.

And boy, that little smellmonkey can't write. MAN, can he not write.

Gail

[Gail Simone]

maybe it is just me... but I think the gay jokes might be in bad taste as I know plenty of wonderful homosexuals who not only do not enjoy the references but who also do not want to claim Olney.

I've already asked people to quit with the gay jokes. I understand that it's fun to tease a homophobe, but please find another way.

Gail

[Gail Simone]

Minor fracas at myspace, in reference to Rick's post on his page. How 'bout we not pile on? Here's the text, for the ages.

_________________________________________________

MacQ!


What do you mean "we"?

You still have given absolutely no evidence that you were ever a Marine, and you sure as hell don't act like one.

Posted by MacQ! on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 4:55 AM
[Reply to this]

************

Rick from TightLip Entertainment


Hmm... I don't recall ever being required to dance for you. Meaning, I'm not in the habit of giving out personal information to anyone that writes in and asks. Duh!

Far as acting like a Marine, it was over 30 years ago that I was honorably discharged. So the 'snap & pop' has worn off a little, but if you read back in your damaging thread -- It was never me that identified my rank, or MIS-identified it. It was some other idiot that made that mistake. You lilttle monkey's just keep picking up your own fecal matter and playing in it. Sad...

Tell Colleen that she surprises me! Her memory must be bad, as when I originally contacted her she lived in Newport News, Virginia and she and I had a conversation about my last duty station being in Norfolk, Va., actually between there and Quantico.

Also -- You might want to warn Tom about using his job and work resources in donning his superhero cape to 'investigate' me. He should know that is illegal. Least wise, how and why he's doing it. But it is probably already too late to avoid any life complications for him. Sorry, Tom. Rack up another Happy Meal smile!


Far as me posting on CBR, those days are gone. Its a legal thing.
As I suspected when you mix people who are full of themself in with people who are merely trolls and idiots (Hi Mickey!) you get what you people have all festered on Jonah's poor website. In the days to come, it won't be as nice as it seems now. Geez... even the trolls from the Comicon gutters have joined! Ooorrah!

Posted by Rick from TightLip Entertainment on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 5:12 AM
[Reply to this]

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Mike [Bullock - MA]


How utterly contrived...

Posted by Mike on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 4:55 AM
[Reply to this]

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Rick from TightLip Entertainment


You blew it for your story mates, Mike!

Posted by Rick from TightLip Entertainment on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 5:13 AM
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Hahahahaha!

Dance, smellmonkey, dance!


Hahahahahahaha!


He honest to god thinks he's scary!


HAAAAAAhhahahahaha!

Gail

[MacQuarrie]

Before it goes away, here are a few more questions:


Night Terror


Mr. Olney, I have a few questions for you. Where did you come up with the name of Tightlip Entertainment? And why does the logo look so strange? Also there has been mention of a haunted house attraction that you planned to open. Has it opened?

Posted by Night Terror on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 2:30 PM
[Reply to this]
MacQ!


How about any of the questions you've been asked and haven't yet answered?

1. Can you provide any evidence whatsoever that you were ever a member of the armed forces?

2. Who is your attorney?

3. Will you finally acknowledge that the "Ric Olie" character has absolutely nothing to do with you, as has now been proven?

4. Was original art donated to your convention to be sold at auction to benefit a charity? Was the auction ever held? If so, how much money was raised? If not, what happend to the donated items?

5. Did the people who reserved dealer tables at your cancelled conventions ever receive refunds?

6. Who is the co-owner that was implied when you described yourself as "part owner of TightLip Entertainment"?

That ought to get us started.

Posted by MacQ! on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 2:31 PM

[TomStillwell]

Poor, poor delusional man...

Also -- You might want to warn Tom about using his job and work resources in donning his superhero cape to 'investigate' me. He should know that is illegal. Least wise, how and why he's doing it. But it is probably already too late to avoid any life complications for him. Sorry, Tom. Rack up another Happy Meal smile!

1. Who said I was using either job or work resources? Just because I know how to find information doesn't mean I used anything other than the internet. Even a dolt like you could find this stuff.

Wait, no, you couldn't. You'd have to pay for it, and well, we already know you have no money.

2. Have you ever heard of the Freedom of Information Act? This is public information that is out there and it is legal for anyone to find it.

Again, please stop acting like you know even the most basic of laws. You don't and you've proven that time and again.

3. Are you threatening to sue me for looking up public information? Have your imaginary lawyer contact me so we can talk about grounds. What's nice is I won't even need a loan from Mark Waid. I'll get everything pro-bono.

Rick, you really don't want to try to imitidate me. It won't work. So far I've kept my findings quiet. Don't make me get talky.

[Gail Simone]

Trust me Gail, it wasn't easy for those of us having to try to take the garbage, and make anything remotely interesting out of it, either.

Those who can... do... those who can't.. teach... and those that really have no place even trying... Olney.

The art I saw was cute, but the writing is completely amateur hour. No real publisher would touch it, as I'm sure he must realize.

Awful. He's got a severe tin ear for every aspect of writing.

Gail

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

...and he answered.

[JTPencils]

Oh, and the little indicator at mySpace indicates that he is online at this time. Heh.

You want bizarre? After the royal shafting he gave me... he had the absolute gall to send me a "friend request" at MySpace, even though my picture is there (gads) and art that he was aware of that I was producing for others. The way I met this clod was at one of his few (and barely attended) MMC con (accent on the word con, and not convention). So it's not like the little dweeb didn't know who I was. Sadly I just hit "deny", instead of responding with a "you are fuckin' kidding me, right??"

[Mark Waid]

You know who DID sleep their way in?

Mr. K. Busiek. That's what I heard.

I'm actually trying to sleep my way OUT of the business.

[Gail Simone]

Joshua Pantalleresco


I fail to see how an NDA prevents you from paying said creators money that you owe. Could you explain this?

JP

Posted by Joshua Pantalleresco on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 6:17 AM
[Reply to this]

*********

Rick from TightLip Entertainment


Josh,

It wasn't the NDA that has held things up. The breaking of the NDA by several people that worked-for-hire under contract did. Well, that and my expenses shooting through the roof from July until pretty much years end.

See, also... there is a right way and a wrong way for a person to handle their problems. The wrong way is taking the low road to publicly and personally set out to destroy a person by saying anything about that person. That's called libel, just as Matt Martin's t-shirts and such were actionable under libel statues. If they weren't, then that outfit CafePress would've allowed him to continue to make money off using my name.

See... and as much as you all dearly love Ms. "Gail Simone"... she also has to stand up and be held accountable via legal standards. When this is all said and done. I have no doubt she'll be looking for another message board to host her forums on. Hell, CBR has deep pockets! Let them hang on to her!

Hope that answered your question. Thanks for asking, although I know you were hesitant initially.



Sue me, Rick. I'm delighted to say it'll be the saddest day of your sad little lying deadbeat life. I have PILES of evidence of people you've lied to and cheated going back YEARS. You yourself lied repeatedly here and I can prove it.

Sorry, babygirl. No one thinks you're scary.

:)


Gail

[Sarah Beach]

You want bizarre? After the royal shafting he gave me... he had the absolute gall to send me a "friend request" at MySpace, even though my picture is there (gads) and art that he was aware of that I was producing for others. The way I met this clod was at one of his few (and barely attended) MMC con (accent on the word con, and not convention). So it's not like the little dweeb didn't know who I was. Sadly I just hit "deny", instead of responding with a "you are fuckin' kidding me, right??"

You must have smiled once during his con! That means you had a great time, he's wonderful, and you two are the bestest friends ever!

What's wrong with you that you don't know these things?

:evilsmile

[MacQuarrie]

Rick, you really don't want to try to imitidate me. It won't work. So far I've kept my findings quiet. Don't make me get talky.
Get talky! Get talky!

Or at least give me pointers on how to be effectively nosy online.

[JTPencils]

You must have smiled once during his con! That means you had a great time, he's wonderful, and you two are the bestest friends ever!

What's wrong with you that you don't know these things?

:evilsmile

That must have been it Sarah. Damn, next time I'll make sure to keep my stoic self in check.

[Gail Simone]

I'm actually trying to sleep my way OUT of the business.

I'm suing you for just being you.

Gail

[Matt Algren]

You must have smiled once during his con! That means you had a great time, he's wonderful, and you two are the bestest friends ever!

You can't tell from the picture, but it was just gas.

[MacQuarrie]

Sorry, babygirl. No one thinks you're scary.
Well, I don't think he's scary, but then I have a lousy sense of smell. Those with fully-functional noses live in terror of him...

[Gail Simone]

I'm being told now that he was telling people we were great friends and that he could get interviews with me for them.

At that same time, I was telling him he was a lying cheating deadbeat.

Not only do I no longer think he was a marine, I'm not sure what SPECIES he is.

Gail

[Papergirl]

Rick, you really don't want to try to imitidate me. It won't work. So far I've kept my findings quiet. Don't make me get talky.

*sigh* Is it wrong of me to hope that Tom spills all he knows about l'il sweetpea there?

~Bev

[Gail Simone]

I think the funniest thing is, after all his blowhardery, all his quackackifying, about how loved he is and all his connections--

--still not one person defending him. Not an Orca member, not one of the pros from his 'cons,' not a retailer, and obviously no creators from his vanity books.

No one. It's like the arctic tundra everywhere regarding anyone who still has something nice to say about him.

If my friend was being attacked, in a way I felt was unfair, no lawsuit, no NOTHIN' would stop me from jumping in to defend him or her.

Interesting that no one, and I mean NO ONE, feels that way about Rick Olney.

Gail

[Wil Radcliffe]

3. Proven how? "Gail Simone?" ...and her mystery myspace pal? Contrary to what you ALL seem intent on feeding off of ... regarding the lies and complete sham that "Gail" is leading you, and allowing you to be 'caught-up' in ... some of you have broken civil laws. I stand PROUDLY by my recanting of the Star Wars: Episode One "Ric Olie" origin! You should ask her to divulge more details about what she supposidly was told. She's telling a lie. Or at best, the person that she claims as a source doesn't know. If my scanner wasn't down right now, I'd take a shot (Quick duck!) at showing the letter I received. Anyway...



I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed, but am I correct in thinking that recanting means the exact opposite of what he probably thinks it does?

[Gail Simone]

Boy, Scott Shaw! sure predicted him right...he's in his 'trying to sound reasonable' mode.

Next is another blow up, then begging forgiveness, according to the pattern!

Gail

[Blake Petit]

Is it just me, or has his scanner been down a long time?

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

I'm just baffled by all of this. I'm a real small fry. I write an Indy Column at another site and do a few interviews now and then. That's it. That's my comics experience. And honestly my experiences with everyone have been great. I've had the opportunity to see some really great work like Tom's Honor Brigade. I've talked to some great talent overseas and I've had nothing but respect for everyone I've worked with and talked with. And to see somebody rip off a lot of the people I want to see succeed is just unbelievably low. What kind of person does this?

The thing is I can understand financial difficulties. But even then, you'd think there'd be an effort to try and pay some people back. This guy seems to revel in it. I don't understand. I hope I never understand that. I mean, who really is that small?

JP

[Gail Simone]

*sigh* Is it wrong of me to hope that Tom spills all he knows about l'il sweetpea there?

~Bev

Tom's got some good stuff...bless his digging heart!

Gail

[Wil Radcliffe]

Nope. I was right. (http://www.answers.com/topic/recant)

[Gail Simone]

I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed, but am I correct in thinking that recanting means the exact opposite of what he probably thinks it does?

"Gee, I could prove everything I say if only my SCANNER worked! Dang!"

When the designer of the character has never heard of you, I'd say you're screwed.

Gail

[Matt Algren]

Night Terror


Mr. Olney, I have a few questions for you. Where did you come up with the name of Tightlip Entertainment? And why does the logo look so strange? Also there has been mention of a haunted house attraction that you planned to open. Has it opened?

Posted by Night Terror on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 6:30 AM
[Reply to this]

********

Rick from TightLip Entertainment


Hey Night Terror! I'm usually very hesitant to interact with anyone claiming to be from Indiana. Mr. "Buck Futter" is from Indiana, and his neighbors can't wait for him to die.

That said, I don't understand your first question. Or your second. Far as the haunted house attraction -- we're closed until next season. Sorry. Hopefully, you'll be able to get a copy of Tales of The Spooky #1 and #2 before then! We also plan to bring in a few weekend guests during the season too! Thank you for your questions.


Posted by Rick from TightLip Entertainment on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 6:52 AM

[Comcman]

Quote:
Also -- You might want to warn Tom about using his job and work resources in donning his superhero cape to 'investigate' me. He should know that is illegal. Least wise, how and why he's doing it. But it is probably already too late to avoid any life complications for him. Sorry, Tom. Rack up another Happy Meal smile!

But isn't anyone going to give him credit for working "Rack" into his insult to Tom? Anyone...Anyone...

Sigh :(

He worked so hard for that one.

[Gail Simone]

Nope. I was right. (http://www.answers.com/topic/recant)

Rick Olney lacks even the most rudimentary of writing skills. His abuse of the English language is really really painful.

A guy like Bendis, he has some spelling problems, but the WRITING is gorgeous. When the writing's bad AND the skills are missing, it's just excrutiating.

Gail

[Sarah Beach]

Were you aware that in late December, in one of the blog posts he'd deleted (it had a large image of a troll on it) that he had conceived an idea for another comics fan group that he called R.O.T.S. (although he didn't explain the initials in the post). They were to be courageous Elves, hunting the internet for "trolls and stalkers". Those interested were to contact him, and I believe join on the MMC board -- which, since it's a members-only board even for reading, is "secret".

And he apparently did get some responses to this.

But even when I read the initial blog, I thought... so, he's going to recruit folks to go into message board communities and attack those he thinks are a blight on comicdom? Does he even understand the accepted definition of "troll" -- because he's not recruiting elves, he's recruiting trolls. :p

I don't know if he's really gotten anyone, and I certainly haven't seen posters who would fit this profile. But... delusions of grandeur there. And "vengence".

[TCJohnson]

Tom's got some good stuff...bless his digging heart!

Gail

Well, spill it woman! Don't be a greedy monkey, share!

[Matt Algren]

MacQ!


How about any of the questions you've been asked and haven't yet answered?

1. Can you provide any evidence whatsoever that you were ever a member of the armed forces?

2. Who is your attorney?

3. Will you finally acknowledge that the "Ric Olie" character has absolutely nothing to do with you, as has now been proven?

4. Was original art donated to your convention to be sold at auction to benefit a charity? Was the auction ever held? If so, how much money was raised? If not, what happend to the donated items?

5. Did the people who reserved dealer tables at your cancelled conventions ever receive refunds?

6. Who is the co-owner that was implied when you described yourself as "part owner of TightLip Entertainment"?

That ought to get us started.

Posted by MacQ! on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 6:31 AM
[Reply to this]

********

Rick from TightLip Entertainment


Answers for the esteemed Mr. MacQ:

1. I hate to answer a question, but what for? Isn't my word good enough?http://x.myspace.com/images/blog/smileys/amused.gif

2. Mac, come on -- You are a smart guy. I'm not about to name my attorney. That is a matter STRICTLY for those individuals that a reason for hearing from my attorney and his firm. http://x.myspace.com/images/blog/smileys/crazy.gif This all amazes me that you each think I'm that cheap a date.

3. Proven how? "Gail Simone?" ...and her mystery myspace pal? Contrary to what you ALL seem intent on feeding off of ... regarding the lies and complete sham that "Gail" is leading you, and allowing you to be 'caught-up' in ... some of you have broken civil laws. I stand PROUDLY by my recanting of the Star Wars: Episode One "Ric Olie" origin! You should ask her to divulge more details about what she supposidly was told. She's telling a lie. Or at best, the person that she claims as a source doesn't know. If my scanner wasn't down right now, I'd take a shot (Quick duck!) at showing the letter I received. Anyway...

4. Depends on which show and auction you're talking about. More info?

5. Yes, either refunds or compensated on a level that no one was unsatisfied. Well, except for three vendors that dropped off the face of the earth once I was back fixing the relations disrupted by the need for the cancellation. If you have a name -- then I can tell you. If you know of where either of these three individuals are ... I'd appreciate knowing. I'll gladly still compensate them accordingly. Thanks.

6. Co-owner? Hmmm... that baffles me. Are you sure it wasn't code talk?

Thank you for your questions.




Posted by Rick from TightLip Entertainment on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 6:47 AM
[Reply to this]

[Gail Simone]

Quote:
Also -- You might want to warn Tom about using his job and work resources in donning his superhero cape to 'investigate' me. He should know that is illegal. Least wise, how and why he's doing it. But it is probably already too late to avoid any life complications for him. Sorry, Tom. Rack up another Happy Meal smile!

But isn't anyone going to give him credit for working "Rack" into his insult to Tom? Anyone...Anyone...

Sigh :(

He worked so hard for that one.


heh. I like you already.

Gail

[Gail Simone]

Were you aware that in late December, in one of the blog posts he'd deleted (it had a large image of a troll on it) that he had conceived an idea for another comics fan group that he called R.O.T.S. (although he didn't explain the initials in the post). They were to be courageous Elves, hunting the internet for "trolls and stalkers". Those interested were to contact him, and I believe join on the MMC board -- which, since it's a members-only board even for reading, is "secret".

And he apparently did get some responses to this.

But even when I read the initial blog, I thought... so, he's going to recruit folks to go into message board communities and attack those he thinks are a blight on comicdom? Does he even understand the accepted definition of "troll" -- because he's not recruiting elves, he's recruiting trolls. :p

I don't know if he's really gotten anyone, and I certainly haven't seen posters who would fit this profile. But... delusions of grandeur there. And "vengence".


Again, that constant need to feel important and in control of something, anything.

If he didn't cheat people, we wouldn't even have heard his name.

Gail

[MacQuarrie]

The Weasel gives non-answers:
Answers for the esteemed Mr. MacQ:

1. I hate to answer a question, but what for? Isn't my word good enough?

2. Mac, come on -- You are a smart guy. I'm not about to name my attorney. That is a matter STRICTLY for those individuals that a reason for hearing from my attorney and his firm. This all amazes me that you each think I'm that cheap a date.

3. Proven how? "Gail Simone?" ...and her mystery myspace pal? Contrary to what you ALL seem intent on feeding off of ... regarding the lies and complete sham that "Gail" is leading you, and allowing you to be 'caught-up' in ... some of you have broken civil laws. I stand PROUDLY by my recanting of the Star Wars: Episode One "Ric Olie" origin! You should ask her to divulge more details about what she supposidly was told. She's telling a lie. Or at best, the person that she claims as a source doesn't know. If my scanner wasn't down right now, I'd take a shot (Quick duck!) at showing the letter I received. Anyway...

4. Depends on which show and auction you're talking about. More info?

5. Yes, either refunds or compensated on a level that no one was unsatisfied. Well, except for three vendors that dropped off the face of the earth once I was back fixing the relations disrupted by the need for the cancellation. If you have a name -- then I can tell you. If you know of where either of these three individuals are ... I'd appreciate knowing. I'll gladly still compensate them accordingly. Thanks.

6. Co-owner? Hmmm... that baffles me. Are you sure it wasn't code talk?

Thank you for your questions.


My response:

1. No, I'm sorry, it's not. You have something of a history of being, shall we say, inaccurate. Aside from that, I've never yet met a veteran who wouldn't be happy to confirm their status. My dad was 82nd Airborne in Korea, and he was proud to say so. You've implied that you served in Viet Nam, sometimes saying you served "during Viet Nam" and at least once saying you were "in country" which is military jargon for being a combatant in Vieit Nam. Did you actually serve in Viet Nam, or were you stationed elsewhere? What was your rank when discharged? What unit were you with? What years?

2. Can you explain why you refuse to give this information to people who have a legitimate need for it, such as those you are pursuing legal claims against?

3. Um, you do know that "recanting" means retracting and denying the truth of your prior statements, don't you? The word you seek is "recounting". Are you sure you're a writer? What letter? You never mentioned a letter before. Every version of the story that you've told involved you extrapolating the story from seeing the figure's name on the shelf at Toys R Us. There's a letter now?

4. The cancelled ones. Pick one. Was there a charity auction scheduled for either the 2004, 2005, or 2006 MightyMiniCon, and if so, were any items donated for it, and if so, where are they now?

5. Okay, apart from the three that you couldn't reach, can you provied a name and contact information for anyone who got a refund?

6. I don't know; are you in the habit of posting in code? You wrote it in one of your posts introducing yourself to a forum. I'd have to go look to see which one it was. You said "I am part owner of TightLip Entertainment..." So who owns the other part?

[Wil Radcliffe]

They were to be courageous Elves, hunting the internet for "trolls and stalkers".

Hopefully they all quit and became dentists.

[MacQuarrie]

"Gee, I could prove everything I say if only my SCANNER worked! Dang!"

When the designer of the character has never heard of you, I'd say you're screwed.

Gail

I have an extra scanner I could send him.

[Dedagda]

I've already asked people to quit with the gay jokes. I understand that it's fun to tease a homophobe, but please find another way.

Gail

Much agreed.

[MacQuarrie]

The madness continues:

Re: The remarks of one Ms. "Gail Simone"

A while back, Mr. MacQ said that I was digging a hole with my shovel. That hole is now occupied by you and you can't see the top or were smart enough to have brought a ladder with you.

Where and what it will ultimately cost you remains to be seen. Certainly, I'm not trading juvenile 'barbs' with you. You've acted as expected. You've created a vehicle that you no longer control. Now enjoy the ride.

"It's just a flesh wound! Come back here! I'll bite your legs off!"

[Darediva]

Is it just me, or has his scanner been down a long time?

I was just thinking the same thing. I believe he mentioned that once in one of the emails he sent me during the 2003-2004 farce that he tried to perpetrate with me.

[Wil Radcliffe]

Rick Olney lacks even the most rudimentary of writing skills. His abuse of the English language is really really painful.

A guy like Bendis, he has some spelling problems, but the WRITING is gorgeous. When the writing's bad AND the skills are missing, it's just excrutiating.

Gail

Well, I was a bit hesitant in pointing out his mistake, given my own grammar crimes in this very thread. But you have to admit, it's a rather ironic typo.

[Gail Simone]

"Re: The remarks of one Ms. "Gail Simone"

A while back, Mr. MacQ said that I was digging a hole with my shovel. That hole is now occupied by you and you can't see the top or were smart enough to have brought a ladder with you.

Where and what it will ultimately cost you remains to be seen. Certainly, I'm not trading juvenile 'barbs' with you. You've acted as expected. You've created a vehicle that you no longer control. Now enjoy the ride."

Thanks, deadbeat, I am!

Having a great time, in fact, watching the industry's best and brightest creators and readers and retailers coming together to condemn the behavior of a repulsive, deadbeat, no-talent liar.

And I'm enjoying seeing so many of the people you've cheated getting the information they need to sue your ass back to the stone age.

As for juvenile barbs? We have pages and pages of your lying, homophobic, woman-hating insults and threats, and we're handing them out to people who are suing you, as if they were candy. We're not even editing them for the spelling and grammar corrections they so richly need.

So, thanks, but I'm having a great time!

:)

Gail

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

I think it's safe to say that the madness never ended...

I'm going to be curious to what has been dug up when the trial begins. This is looking more and more like a lamb to the slaughter.

JP

[Gail Simone]

Well, I was a bit hesitant in pointing out his mistake, given my own grammar crimes in this very thread. But you have to admit, it's a rather ironic typo.

I'm sure he DOES recant his story. ;)


Guy could use some remedial courses.

Gail

[KevinTBrown]

I've already asked people to quit with the gay jokes. I understand that it's fun to tease a homophobe, but please find another way.

Gail

Can we also stop with the human being jokes...?

Olney certainly is not one.

[KevinTBrown]

Rick, you really don't want to try to imitidate me. It won't work. So far I've kept my findings quiet. Don't make me get talky.

Ah, you're too chicken to do that........













Nope. Couldn't say that with a straight face. :p

[AIPman1]

I have an extra scanner I could send him.

dang, I just threw a scanner AWAY cause I got a better one! I coulda mailed it on over....it would have been worth it! Not the best scanner but it still worked!

[Gail Simone]

The surprising thing?

A couple of the big names in this thing haven't come forward yet, and they have TONS of evidence.

But soon, hopefully by next week.

Gail

[Howler]

Oh, hoo hoo hoo!!



Heh. Well, there you have it! Because, since he deleted it from his blog, the story about his sneaking back to his unit without his papers - wherein he mentions his discharge rank - NEVER EXISTED. I admitted at the time of repeating the gist of it from memory that I could not remember the exact alphanumerical he used, but he did mention it.

I saw the same blog and I'm sure I remember him saying G4 which as has been pointed out, doesn't exist as a rank. I've seen posts of his on various message boards where he states he was a corporal.

[MacQuarrie]

Oooh! I'm scared! It's Spooky!
MacQuarrie
Poindexter of YABS

Get talky! Get talky!

Or at least give me pointers on how to be effectively nosy online.

And that is how good people make bad decisions and end up breaking that law. Tom, I'm not making any accusations against you. Simply hoping that you know are deep you are in this folly of "Gail's".

Posted by Rick from TightLip Entertainment
"Your arm is gone!"
"It isn't!"

[KevinTBrown]

I saw the same blog and I'm sure I remember him saying G4 which as has been pointed out, doesn't exist as a rank. I've seen posts of his on various message boards where he states he was a corporal.

Actually, I think he's a General....



A general pain in the fucking ass.

:evilsmile

[Sarah Beach]

Dang it! It's irresistable!


Rick from TightLip Entertainment


Answers for the esteemed Mr. MacQ:

1. I hate to answer a question, but what for? Isn't my word good enough?

That would be a "No", Mr. Olney. The asking implies that your mere word is not enough. Please provide information on (1) Where you trained, (2) What your unit was, (3) Bases you were stationed at. You know, things that could actually be independantly verified. Pfft.


2. Mac, come on -- You are a smart guy. I'm not about to name my attorney. That is a matter STRICTLY for those individuals that a reason for hearing from my attorney and his firm. This all amazes me that you each think I'm that cheap a date.

And Ronee didn't need to know that information in order to formally (to your satisfaction) finish the process of terminating her connection to you? Duffus.


3. Proven how? "Gail Simone?" ...and her mystery myspace pal? Contrary to what you ALL seem intent on feeding off of ... regarding the lies and complete sham that "Gail" is leading you, and allowing you to be 'caught-up' in ... some of you have broken civil laws. I stand PROUDLY by my recanting of the Star Wars: Episode One "Ric Olie" origin! You should ask her to divulge more details about what she supposidly was told. She's telling a lie. Or at best, the person that she claims as a source doesn't know. If my scanner wasn't down right now, I'd take a shot (Quick duck!) at showing the letter I received. Anyway...

Although she actually does respect the confidentiality of people she deals with, there's no particular reason she needs to reveal the person's name. She's made it clear that the person in question is in fact someone who worked for LucasFilm at the time, and was indeed the character designer of the that specific character. You know, in my job, that's called a "First Source Authority" which is its own confirmation. Like when a writer (like Chuck Dixon) saying "No, I did NOT sign an NDA."


4. Depends on which show and auction you're talking about. More info?

Oh, have pity on him. He does have "medical memory problems" you know. Pfft. How about last summer's con, idiot?


5. Yes, either refunds or compensated on a level that no one was unsatisfied. Well, except for three vendors that dropped off the face of the earth once I was back fixing the relations disrupted by the need for the cancellation. If you have a name -- then I can tell you. If you know of where either of these three individuals are ... I'd appreciate knowing. I'll gladly still compensate them accordingly. Thanks.

Would you care to supply any names, since you are so big on requiring them from others? Who did you pay back, and who (by your accounting) is still owed monies. Give us their names (because you certainly should have a record of it for tax purposes) and we will find them, if they are to be found. It'd be nice to see someone actually get paid by you.


6. Co-owner? Hmmm... that baffles me. Are you sure it wasn't code talk?

HE'S QUOTING YOU, you moron! You're the one that used the term "co-owner".

Ay me! What a black hole of obfuscation he is!

[Corrina]

Hopefully they all quit and became dentists.

:spit take:

Thank you. That was good.

[AIPman1]

i wanted to post post #6000